Autism-Like Traits in Mice Improved After Single Rapamycin Dose

The results of a mouse study suggest that inflammation during pregnancy can trigger autism-like brain and behavior changes in offspring, and that the effects may be rapidly but temporarily reversible in adulthood with a dose of the immunosuppressive drug rapamycin.

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