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Breakthrough Gene Editing Shows Promise for Autism Therapies

2/28/2026

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A Shanghai research team of Chinese scientists used a gene-editing tool to correct a DNA mutation linked to cognitive and behavioral issues, potentially paving the way for autism therapies.
In laboratory tests, mice bearing the mutation showed significant behavioral changes after the edited genes were introduced.
The Shanghai team aims to address Snijders Blok-Campeau syndrome, a rare neurodevelopmental disorder identified in 2018 that currently lacks effective treatments.

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Story summary

A Shanghai research team of Chinese scientists used a gene-editing tool to correct a DNA mutation linked to cognitive and behavioral issues, potentially paving the way for autism therapies.
In laboratory tests, mice bearing the mutation showed significant behavioral changes after the edited genes were introduced.
The Shanghai team aims to address Snijders Blok-Campeau syndrome, a rare neurodevelopmental disorder identified in 2018 that currently lacks effective treatments.