Could autism be reversed with a pill? - Daily Dose: A Boston Globe blog with health news, advice, and information.

Could autism be reversed with a pill? - Daily Dose: A Boston Globe blog with health news, advice, and information.: A study out Wednesday in the journal Neuron found that medication could correct the health and behavior problems of mice with a genetic condition known to lead to autism in people. The drug, which acts on the synapses, or gaps, between brain cells, reversed a vast range of symptoms often associated with autism -- including hyperactivity, impaired learning and memory, and extreme sensitivity to sounds.