June 27th, 2012 at 9:39AM
Neuroscience: Rare Genetic Illness May Shed Light on Role of Hormones in Autism, Anxiety

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June 25, 2012 By Rick Nauert

A new study involving children with Williams syndrome (WS) suggests that improved regulation of oxytocin and vasopressin may someday improve care for autism, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder and WS.

WS results when certain genes are absent because…
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    Really fascinating and touching condition. The Williams Syndrome Association’s actually based not too far away from me...
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