Experimental drug may help some autism cases, researchers say

Wednesday, September 19, 2012 - 21:30 in Health & Medicine

Patients with the rare genetic disorder fragile X syndrome, who account for 2% of autism cases, showed improved sociability when taking a drug known as STX209, researchers say. An experimental drug can improve sociability in patients with fragile X syndrome and may be helpful as a treatment for autism, according to the authors of a new study.

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