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Possible Cure For Autism

Posted by kdawson on from the umbrella-for-the-rainman dept.

Henry V .009 writes "Scientists in New Jersey are claiming that children with autism are unable to metabolize key fatty acids that fight brain-damaging inflammations. They have already developed urine/blood tests to identify at-risk children. A preventive cure to autism may be as simple as a 'therapeutic cocktail' of fatty acids. Human trials could start later this year."

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  1. I can relate... by Nefarious+Wheel · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    It can be very hard living with Asperger's Syndrome. This is particulary evident when you have to keep many variables in your mind at once such as in any typical programming or scripting Let's go ride BICYCLES!!

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    Do not mock my vision of impractical footwear
  2. Re:Autism rates by Baron_Yam · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    You're an idiot, and need to have your tinfoil hat adjusted.

  3. wait, wait, wait by mateomiguel · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Autism can't be caused by brain inflammations, it is already caused by your grandmother being raped by a Neanderthal (literal)!

  4. Re:Autism rates by wolfgang_spangler · · Score: 1, Flamebait

    You would sing a different tune if your child contracted polio or smallpox and died.

    Freaking moron.