MozartandtheMindAMA

A major factor that causes autism is genetics. However, the genetics is complex, as more than a thousand genes are implicated in the condition.

We can compare how the neuronal network is affected in minibrains derived from autistic individuals to a neurotypical group. We previously found that the "autistic networks" develop in a distinct way. We are learning how we could help that by testing approved medications in these minibrains. We hope to find therapies that are more efficient and specific for people on the spectrum.

ha! no, but that's a good one!

This is a great question and we don't know yet. We are designing experiments to test this possibility. Stay tuned.

yes, it worked in the lab.

All the time. I hope science education will prevail eventually.