Thursday, August 6, 2020

Autism: How a gene alteration modifies social behavior

A team of researchers has discovered a new connection between a genetic alteration and social difficulties related to autism: A mutation in the neuroligin-3 gene reduces the effect of the hormone oxytocin. The researchers report on a treatment approach that could normalize social behavior in autism. They have already achieved promising results in an animal model.

from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/08/200805124054.htm

No comments:

Post a Comment