r/science Professor | Medicine Feb 08 '25

Neuroscience Specific neurons that secrete oxytocin in the brain are disrupted in a mouse model of autism, neuroscientists have found. Stimulating these neurons restored social behaviors in these mice. These findings could help to develop new ways to treat autism.

https://www.riken.jp/en/news_pubs/research_news/rr/20250207_1/index.html
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u/BlueDotty Feb 08 '25

Treatment would be welcome for those struggling with having high support needs.

I am low support needs and wouldn't seek out a treatment / medication to alter my Atypical brain. I like how it functions

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u/Sadiwan Feb 09 '25

I feel the same way love you dude