Placenta study identifies earliest signs of autism risk
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Inflammation during a critical window of pregnancy may contribute to the development of autism-like traits in male mice.
Research highlights critical window of sensitivity during pregnancy and role of placenta in developmental changes. Significant differences between male and female fetuses. Genetic predisposition is considered an important factor in the development of autism spectrum disorders, but scientists know that environmental factors during pregnancy may also play a role. New research from Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) shows that a mother's inflamma…
Placenta study identifies earliest signs of autism risk
How does autism develop? While genetics play a major role, researchers know that environmental factors during pregnancy also contribute to autism spectrum disorder. New research at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) reveals that inflammation during a critical window of pregnancy can contribute to autism-like traits in male mice. Scientists also uncovered an unexpected link between...
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