Autism Reversed in Mice at MIT Lab 303
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ClayTapes writes "It seems that scientists at MIT have been able to reverse the effects of autism and some forms of mental retardation in mice caused by fragile X chromosomes. They do so by targeting an enzyme that changes the structure of connections between brain cells. The treatment actually repairs these structural abnormalities which suggests that it may be possible to reverse the effects in children who already show symptoms."
Amazingly (Score:5, Funny)
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Nice article (Score:1, Funny)
Did you know, there are 773 words on that article page.
Now all we need (Score:5, Funny)
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Oh yeah it's just a pill (Score:4, Funny)
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"Stop giving away our plans, Pinky, or I shall have to hurt you."
A tragic end (Score:2, Funny)
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Its not about Bush .. its about porn. (Score:2, Funny)
"Prior to treatment they showed signs of hyperactivity, purposeless and repetitive movements."
Sounds more like someone surfing the net for pr0n, accompanied by the sound of one hand clapping ...
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definitely two words...
Algernon (Score:4, Funny)
Obligatory... (Score:3, Funny)
Feedback loop (Score:2, Funny)
But, People magazine and Tom Cruise told me that vaccines cause autism! How can a vaccine cure autism?
Re:Its not about Bush .. its about porn. (Score:4, Funny)
Isn't that, one hand fapping?
Re:Definitely (Score:4, Funny)
You've never been to a frat party, have you?
How to tell when a mouse is tripping (Score:3, Funny)
Relevant light bulb joke (Score:2, Funny)
A. It's not the light bulb that needs changing, it's the rest of Society's attitude that needs changing!
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Maybe they trip just like humans:
"Whoa! That cheese is giggling! Ah! My cage is melting! OK, keep cool! Here comes the guy in the white coat. Don't act fried. Try to act normal. Don't act fried."