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/[deleted] Feb 09 '25

I don't think you really said anything just now

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u/Shadowrain Feb 09 '25

Is there a particular point you'd like to discuss further?