Prenatal BPA exposure linked to male bias on autism spectrum disorder
Science has shown that autism has a higher prevalence in males. But new research indicates that higher prenatal exposure to BPA—a common chemical found in plastics and our food—may increase the risk of autism. New research published in Scientific Reports identified autism candidate genes that might be responsible for the sex-specific effects of BPA.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/01/210119114349.htm
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