A single dose reversed autism-like symptoms in adult mice within hours

Researchers found that mild inflammation during pregnancy in mice led to autism-like symptoms in their offspring, including brain overactivity and sensory sensitivity. A single dose of rapamycin was able to reverse nearly all of these symptoms in adult mice within two hours. The improvements were temporary, but they indicate that adult brain circuits may be more adaptable than previously thought. This discovery suggests new possibilities for treating autism-like symptoms in adults.

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