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New brain target for potential treatment of social pathology in autism spectrum disorder

February 7, 2017 by

Researchers have induced empathy-like behavior by identifying then manipulating a brain circuit in an experimental model, an indication that new strategies may help people with autism spectrum disorder gain social abilities.

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