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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. Well, so much for slashdot by i+kan+reed · · Score: 5, Funny

    Any idea what will be at this domain when its entire userbase is cured?

    1. Re:Well, so much for slashdot by gstoddart · · Score: 5, Funny

      Why, the insightful and informative discussions of topical issues we used to have, grounded in solid science and without bias.

      LOL, ok, I can't even type that without laughing.

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    2. Re:Well, so much for slashdot by flyingsquid · · Score: 4, Funny

      This treatment is a huge step forward. Finally- mice that can recognize sarcasm.

    3. Re:Well, so much for slashdot by wonkey_monkey · · Score: 4, Funny

      internet diagnoses of autism that often include...

      FTFY.

      behaviors that have nothing to do with autism.

      Such as tedious pedantry (see above).

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  2. Does it come by WormholeFiend · · Score: 5, Funny

    in the form of a vaccine?