Changing a chromosome makes mice autistic

[bobburgster]

I saw this title about a Scientific America article and got pretty excited about the possibilities. After reading it my enthusiasm was dampened. Unfortunately, it was only referring to approximately 10% of autism cases. Granted still a great breakthrough but I'd hoped it was more generalized.
Have any of you had or have experience with autism? I've worked with autistic children and would love to see our ability to unlock it's mysteries happen in my lifetime.
Maybe wishful thinking.....but my heart goes out to the children and families.


www.scientificamerican.com/blog/60-second-science/post.cfm?id=changing-a-chromosome-makes-mice-au-2009-06-26"

[licupssy]

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[licupssy]

I saw this title about a Scientific America article and got pretty excited about the possibilities. After reading it my enthusiasm was dampened. Unfortunately, it was only referring to approximately 10% of autism cases. Granted still a great breakthrough but I'd hoped it was more generalized.
Have any of you had or have experience with autism? I've worked with autistic children and would love to see our ability to unlock it's mysteries happen in my lifetime.
Maybe wishful thinking.....but my heart goes out to the children and families.


Changing a chromosome makes mice autistic: Scientific American Blog (http://www.scientificamerican.com/blog/60-second-science/post.cfm?id=changing-a-chromosome-makes-mice-au-2009-06-26)

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[bobburgster]

Thanks, I'm still working on the tools work. Also sorry about the double thread. Can I delete just one or will both get wiped out?

[licupssy]

Thanks, I'm still working on the tools work. Also sorry about the double thread. Can I delete just one or will both get wiped out?
If you accidently make a double post deleting one should not effect the other.