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Study Links Thalamic Activity to Autism Symptoms in Mice

9/2/2025

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Stanford Medicine researchers identified that overactivity in the reticular thalamic nucleus (RTN) leads to autism-like behaviors in mice.
Lowering RTN activity alleviated symptoms like increased sensitivity and decreased social interaction.
The study suggests RTN as a potential treatment target for autism and co-occurring epilepsy.
Results were published in Science Advances on August 20, 2025.

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Story summary

Stanford Medicine researchers identified that overactivity in the reticular thalamic nucleus (RTN) leads to autism-like behaviors in mice.
Lowering RTN activity alleviated symptoms like increased sensitivity and decreased social interaction.
The study suggests RTN as a potential treatment target for autism and co-occurring epilepsy.
Results were published in Science Advances on August 20, 2025.