Chicago Tribune article entitled "Autism Study: Scientists Engineer Mice with Chromosomal Syndrome Associated with Autism." Researchers have developed a strain of mice that show anxiety and poor social skills, traits typically associated with autism. Abnormal chromosomes have been shown to be a cause in between 10-20% of autism cases, including one that is associated with chromosome 15. What are the implications of this study? How might research on chromosomes and genes impact treatment for autism in the future?
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Autistic Mice
Chicago Tribune article entitled "Autism Study: Scientists Engineer Mice with Chromosomal Syndrome Associated with Autism." Researchers have developed a strain of mice that show anxiety and poor social skills, traits typically associated with autism. Abnormal chromosomes have been shown to be a cause in between 10-20% of autism cases, including one that is associated with chromosome 15. What are the implications of this study? How might research on chromosomes and genes impact treatment for autism in the future?
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