Unraveling how PTEN deficiency can lead to autism
Autism is a developmental disorder that affects 1 in 59 children in the U.S. Mutations in specific genes, such as
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autism spectrum disorders
The power of the microbiome: A microbe-based treatment reverses social deficits in mouse models of autism
An unconventional bacteria-based approach has successfully reversed deficits in social behaviors associated with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in genetic, environmental
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Primate study sheds light on human developmental disorders
We are now closer to better understanding brain disorders such as autism and schizophrenia. In a recent paper published in
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A single species of gut bacteria can reverse autism-related social behavior in mice
The absence of one specific species of gut bacteria causes social deficits in mice. Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine
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