Guest guest Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 * New evidence for flame retardant's role in autism. <http://bit.ly/OVAib4> * 10 July 2012 For the first time, scientists have reported that the environment and genetics can work together to create autism-like symptoms in mice exposed in the womb to a flame retardant. The female mice -- born to mothers that are genetically more susceptible to develop autistic behaviors -- were less social and had impaired memories and learning skills after their mothers were exposed to a brominated compound known as a PBDE. * more... <http://bit.ly/OVAib4> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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