Drugs reverse autism symptoms in mice
Drugs reverse autism-like symptoms in mice by suppressing brain activity.
Why it matters
- New brain target for autism treatment.
- Potential overlap with epilepsy mechanisms.
- Hope for new autism therapies.
By the numbers
- Study used Cntnap2 knockout mice.
- Drugs reversed symptoms like seizures, repetitive behaviors.
- RT hyperexcitability linked to ASD behaviors.
The big picture
- Shared mechanism between autism and epilepsy.
- Targeting RT could lead to new treatments.
- Human applications need more research.
What they're saying
- Concerns about losing positive traits in autistic individuals.
- Hope for solving sensory issues.
- Questions about autism manifestations in mice.
Caveats
- Study conducted in mice.
- Human applications need further research.
What’s next
- More studies to confirm findings in humans.
- Development of new drugs targeting RT.