A new study has uncovered a link between autism risk and umbilical cord fatty acids.
Scientists may have uncovered a link between the risk of autism in children and fatty acids in umbilical cord blood.To shed light on the possible causes of autism, researchers from the University of Fukui investigated the link between polyunsaturated fatty acids in umbilical cord blood samples and autism scores in 200 children.They believe that this newfound knowledge could be 'crucial' for understanding, diagnosing, and even preventing autism spectrum disorder .
ASD symptoms in these same children were then assessed at 6 years old with the help of their mothers.Building on these results, the researchers suggest that measuring diHETrE levels at birth could soon become a valuable tool for predicting a child's risk of developing ASD.'The effectiveness of early intervention for children with ASD is well established and detecting it at birth could enhance intervention and support for children with ASD,' Matsuzaki added.
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