"The cause or causes of most cases of autism are unknown," says senior author W. Ian Lipkin, director of the Center for Infection and Immunity. "But evidence suggests a role for both genetic and environmental factors. Our work suggests that inflammation and immune activation may contribute to risk. Herpes simplex virus-2 could be one of any number of infectious agents involved."
To: Neoliberalnot
It would explain why Autism has arisen since the 60s. By product of an STD.
2 posted on
07/10/2017 2:23:41 PM PDT by
wastoute
(Government cannot redistribute wealth. Government can only redistribute poverty.)
To: Neoliberalnot
I have long suspected that it was lifestyle related. I though recreational drugs, but this also makes sense.
Certainly more sense than the anti-vax crowd.
6 posted on
07/10/2017 3:01:12 PM PDT by
PAR35
To: Neoliberalnot
Now we know how 4chan came to be...
7 posted on
07/10/2017 3:08:30 PM PDT by
Eurotwit
(FRexit? No. AdiEU. - Loud Mime)
To: Neoliberalnot; wastoute; edh
Wonder if “The Pill” plays a role?
8 posted on
07/10/2017 3:11:48 PM PDT by
Eagles6
(My weapons are lubricated by liberal tears.)
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