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Breakthrough Study Revives Social Joy in Autism Mice

5/1/2025

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Mount Sinai researchers have uncovered a fascinating neural circuit in the hippocampus that assigns emotional significance to social interactions, driven by serotonin and neurotensin. In a groundbreaking study, activating serotonin receptors in mice with autism spectrum disorder revived their positive social experiences, opening doors to new treatments for emotional challenges in neuropsychiatric conditions like ASD and schizophrenia.

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Mount Sinai researchers have uncovered a fascinating neural circuit in the hippocampus that assigns emotional significance to social interactions, driven by serotonin and neurotensin. In a groundbreaking study, activating serotonin receptors in mice with autism spectrum disorder revived their positive social experiences, opening doors to new treatments for emotional challenges in neuropsychiatric conditions like ASD and schizophrenia.