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Century-Old Drug Reverses Signs of Autism In Mice

Posted by Soulskill on from the good-news-for-master-splinter dept.

sciencehabit writes: A single dose of a century-old drug has eliminated autism symptoms in adult mice with an experimental form of the disorder. Originally developed to treat African sleeping sickness, the compound, called suramin, quells a heightened stress response in neurons that researchers believe may underlie some traits of autism. The finding raises the hope that some hallmarks of the disorder may not be permanent, but could be correctable even in adulthood.

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  1. Why reverse? Increase!! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    I like to increase symptoms of autism using Adderall.

    Whether I'm lashing out at my peers, or mumbling and shaking uncontrollably, Adderall is my go-to drug for augmenting autism!

    It's no wonder so many parents shove this medication down their throats!

    When it comes to Autism, I like to turn it up to 11 and RIP THE NOB OFF!