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Scientists discover a surprising clue to autism's origins hidden in the placenta

ScienceDailyTuesday, November 3, 2026 at 12:41 PM

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Scientists discover a surprising clue to autism's origins hidden in the placenta
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Scientists have uncovered an unexpected connection between inflammation during pregnancy, placental damage, and autism-like traits in male mice, while females appeared naturally protected.

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Scientific signal separates durable discovery from noise — and often foreshadows policy and product. Scientists have uncovered an unexpected connection between inflammation during pregnancy, placental damage, and autism-like traits in male mice, while females appeared naturally protected.

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Scientists have uncovered an unexpected connection between inflammation during pregnancy, placental damage, and autism-like traits in male mice, while females appeared naturally protected.

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