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Spectrum Stories: Talking about autism mouse models

Scientists discuss the problems with using mice to study autism, and explain how the field might move forward.

By Jacob Brogan
21 March 2018 | 1 min read
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Illustration by John Hersey

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In this episode of “Spectrum Stories,” host Jacob Brogan talks to scientists about the problems with studying autism using mice and how the field might move forward.

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