Community Shares | October 28th 2024
Researchers from the University of Toledo are investigating how environmental factors, such as exposure to pyrethroid insecticides, may interact with genetic predispositions to increase the risk of ASD. While many genetic variations are linked to autism, the team behind this research emphasizes that genetics alone cannot explain why some individuals develop the condition while others […]
Children With Autism and ADHD Shown to Struggle to Detoxify Common Plastic Additive
A recent study conducted by Rowan University and Rutgers University revealed significant differences in how children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) metabolize bisphenol A (BPA), a common plastic additive, compared to neurotypical children.
New Australian Study Links BPA Exposure to Higher Autism Risk in Males
A recent study conducted in Australia and published in Nature Communications reveals a concerning link between bisphenol A (BPA), a common plastic chemical, and an increased risk of autism in boys. Researchers from Florey Institute found that mothers with higher BPA levels in their urine during pregnancy had sons who were 3.5 times more likely to show autism symptoms by age 2 and 6 times more likely to receive an autism diagnosis by age 11.
