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Predicting Autism Risk May Begin With a Drop of Blood

UC San Diego Health — February 13, 2020

New research study will analyze dried blood spots recorded from California newborns for 1,000 different molecules and chemicals; their tell-tale presence might predict autism risk years before symptoms appear, prompting early treatment, perhaps prevention

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