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25 Nov 2017

Pre-pregnancy obesity increases autism risk in newborns

The findings suggested that autism risk increased up to 36 percent and Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADHD) risk increased up to 62 percent for the babies of obese women.

27 Jun 2017

Gene, air pollution together spike autism risk

Genetic factors like copy-number variation -- deletions and duplications of repeated DNA -- also lead to the development of autism.

24 Jun 2017

Ozone exposure ups autism odds in at-risk people

Elevated exposure to ozone can put individuals with high levels of genetic variation at an even higher risk for developing autism than would be expected by adding the two risk factors together, according to a recent analysis.

08 Mar 2017

Scientists identify 18 new genes linked to autism risk

Scientists have identified 18 new genes variations that may increase the risk of the disorder.

28 Nov 2016

Study finds no link between pregnancy flu, autism risk

More than 3,100 children in the group had autism, which is believed to have genetic and environmental triggers but its causes remain poorly understood.

Aerial pesticide

30 Apr 2016

Aerial pesticide exposure elevates autism risk in children

As per researchers, aerial spraying of anti-mosquito pesticides may make kids more prone to autism spectrum disorder.

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