A genetic screening study of over 200 autistic New Zealanders found almost 30% had genes that are ‘causal’, or ‘likely […]
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No vaccine and autism link, even in kids with risk factors for autism – Expert Reaction
Danish researchers have found further evidence the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccination does not increase the risk for autism. […]
Continue readingAntidepressants during pregnancy and autism – Expert Reaction
A new study in the BMJ found a small increase in the rate of autism in children whose mothers took antidepressants […]
Continue readingWireless tech and childhood development — Expert Reaction
A review paper published in Child Development claims that exposure to electromagnetic fields and radio-frequency radiation – via wireless technology – may be linked […]
Continue readingFolate-autism link research questioned – Expert reaction
Independent experts are unconvinced by unpublished research reporting a link between expecting mothers’ levels of folate – a vitamin pregnant […]
Continue readingCampaign aims to unlock causes of autism
Autism researchers have launched a new campaign aiming to draw together scientists, health professionals and the community from across New […]
Continue readingIVF and mental retardation, autism risk – experts respond
A Swedish study has found that IVF treatment is not associated with increased risk of developing an autistic disorder, however […]
Continue readingAutism genetics unravelled – experts respond
New research published in the leading journal Nature has started the difficult process picking apart the underlying genetic factors that […]
Continue readingMMR/Autism doctor clears name, not research
A British doctor found guilty of serious professional misconduct over the MMR controversy has won his High Court appeal against […]
Continue readingMedia coverage: Wakfield’s MMR study described as ‘elaborate fraud’
The British Medical Journal has described Andrew Wakefield’s 1998 study, in which the MMR vaccine was linked to autism, as […]
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