Molecules in Saliva May Hold the Key to Tracking Improvements in Autism
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SYRACUSE, N.Y., June 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Molecules in the saliva may hold promise as a means to track the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). According to a recently published study, specific RNA molecules in saliva were found to be strongly associated with autistic behaviors in older individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and also change as early as three months in association with changes in behavioral scores in participants engaged in early intervention services. These findings were published in the journal