A Stanford Medicine study shows that epilepsy drugs can reverse autism symptoms in mice, highlighting the link between the two conditions.
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Researchers at Stanford Medicine have found that hyperactivity of the reticular thalamic nucleus, an area of the brain responsible for filtering sensory information, is associated with autism-like behaviors. By administering experimental drugs used for epilepsy, they were able to reverse autism symptoms in mice, including sensitivity to stimuli and repetitive behaviors. This research suggests a link between autism and epilepsy, opening up new prospects for innovative therapies.
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