Researchers find no connection between pesticide exposure and social difficulties common

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Reporting

Phys.org Medical Research reports that Researchers find no connection between pesticide exposure and social difficulties common in autism. Prenatal exposure to certain insecticides used in agriculture does not appear to be linked to social communication problems and other traits related to autism, a new study shows. The key issue is whether the finding is strong enough to guide follow-up research, better tools, safer systems, or real-world applications.

The Details

• Phys.org Medical Research: Researchers find no connection between pesticide exposure and social difficulties common in autism
• Prenatal exposure to certain insecticides used in agriculture does not appear to be linked to social communication problems and other traits related to autism, a new study shows

Next Developments

• replication by other researchers
• real-world applications
• limitations and caveats