'Rain Man' mice provide model for autism

Mice containing a mutated human gene implicated in autism exhibit the poor social skills but increased intelligence akin to the title character’s traits in the movie “Rain Man,” researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have found.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news108388589.html">'Rain Man' mice provide model for autism</a></p> <p>Mice containing a mutated human gene implicated in autism exhibit the poor social skills but increased intelligence akin to the title character’s traits in the movie “Rain Man,” researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have found.</p>