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Scientists at Yale University discovered that an inexpensive prescription drug already on pharmacy shelves could ease autism symptoms for people with specific genetic mutations. While it won't help everyone with autism, the breakthrough opens doors for more targeted treatments.
Scientists discovered that autism and ADHD may share the same biological roots, with symptom severity mattering more than diagnostic labels. The breakthrough could transform how we understand and treat neurodevelopmental conditions in children.
A promising therapy for fragile X syndrome, a leading genetic cause of autism, is moving to human trials after securing funding from strategic partners. The treatment could also help patients with other rare brain disorders.
Scientists at Texas Children's Hospital discovered a promising way to treat Rett syndrome, a rare disorder affecting 1 in 10,000 girls. The breakthrough could help 65% of patients by boosting levels of a partially working protein in their brains.
Scientists used a precise gene-editing tool to fix a rare brain disorder in mice, reversing learning problems and behavioral issues after birth. The breakthrough suggests that genetic brain damage might not be permanent, offering new hope for treating neurodevelopmental conditions.
After three decades of studying brain development in mice, researchers have finally solved the mystery behind rare neurodevelopmental conditions affecting 18 children who went years without answers. The discovery links the ASTN1 gene to a spectrum of disorders, giving families long-awaited explanations and hope for future treatments.