Brain protein mutation from child with autism causes autism-like behavioral change in mice: This is a potential mechanistic underpinning — at least in a subset of patients — for the altered behaviors observed in autism

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A de novo gene mutation that encodes a brain protein in a child with autism has been placed into the

Binge-eating mice reveal obesity clues: Mice fed on a high fat or chocolate-based diet show abnormal feeding behaviors such as snacking, bingeing and disrupted eating patterns

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Obesity is a growing issue in many countries, accelerated by easy access to calorie-dense foods that are pleasurable to eat