The researchers hope that their findings will 'revolutionize' the way we treat autism.
Scientists have made a breakthrough in our understanding of the neuroscience behind autism spectrum disorders that promises to 'revolutionize' the way we approach treatment, scientists say. The discovery revolves around an important chemical messenger that we tend to associate with pleasure and reward: dopamine.Autism spectrum disorders are a diverse group of conditions characterized by some degree of difficulty with social interaction and communication.
In a study published in The American Journal of Pathology, Lingyan, Gang and their colleagues investigated the role of dopamine signaling in autism development. 'Our quest was to uncover a novel therapeutic target that could revolutionize the way we approach autism treatment,' Lingyan and Gang said.The study consisted of two parts. The first involved analyzing changes in gene expression in the brains of people with autism.
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