April 30, 2024

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Scientists ‘CURE autism’ in mice using $3 epilepsy drug — in potential breakthrough

Daily Mail News – Health

A cheap epilepsy drug has cured autism-like symptoms in mice for the first time — in what could be a breakthrough.

Lamotrigine, brand name Lamictal, was able to curb behavioral and social problems linked to the disorder, which is becoming increasingly common in the US.

It is thought that the drug – which costs around $3 per pill (£2.50) – works by reversing changes to brain cells caused by a genetic mutation.

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