'Autism drug' research still early

Autism research in mice has raised the possibility of drugs to treat the condition, BBC news has reported. The research examined the effect a new drug called GRN-529 had on unusual social behaviour and repetitive motion in mice with autism-like behaviours.

Drug Helps Treat Autism Symptoms in Mice

An experimental drug appears to help autism-like symptoms in mice, U.S. researchers reported on Wednesday in one of the first studies to suggest autism might be treatable with medications.

Autism drug benefit may be overstated

ANN ARBOR, Mich., April 25 (UPI) -- A meta-analysis found the benefit of using antidepressants to treat repetitive behaviors in children with autism may have been overstated, U.S. researchers say.

Pfizer Experimental Drug Reduces Autism Signs in Mouse Study

An experimental drug for depression being developed by Pfizer Inc. (PFE) reduced signs of autism in mice in a study, a finding that may shed light on the cause of the disorder and jump-start research into ways to treat it.

Experimental drug for autism works effectively in laboratory mice: Study

A new experimental drug has shown promise in autism symptoms in mice. Researchers from the National Institutes of Mental Health and Pfizer reported Wednesday that an experimental compound, called GRN-529, increased social interactions and lessened repetitive self-grooming behavior in a strain of mice bred to display autism-like behaviors.