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Could a Urine Test Accurately Diagnose Autism?

Elevated levels of one or more microbially derived metabolites (MDMs) detected in a simple urine test were found in up to 90% of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) raising the possibility of a simple, noninvasive screening test for the disorder. The multi-site pilot study showed that children with ASD had significantly higher levels of…

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ST. Infant Brain Development Sheds Light on Parkinson’s Link with Autism

Credit: Astrid860/Getty Images Changes in the brains of babies shortly after birth could help explain why people go on to develop Parkinson’s disease (PD) and why this is particularly common in people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The findings, in Science Advances, suggest a reason why humans are vulnerable to neurodegenerative diseases in a way that…

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