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Tuberous Sclerosis Complex - Tsc & Autism

Impaired recycling of mitochondria in autism?

Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC), a genetic disorder that causes autism in about half of those affected, could stem from a defect in a basic system cells use to recycle their mitochondria, report scientists. They believe their findings open new treatment possibilities not just for TSC, but possibly for other forms of autism and some neurologic disorders. Ref. Source 9z.

Autism and Tsc Complex Sclerosis Tuberous

That's one of the best findings in a long time where they can actually isolate the reason. Maybe there is hope for the not too distant future.