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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
Illustration by John Hersey
Illustration by John Hersey
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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