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Toxicants found in teeth of children with autism, study says

Original: UT San Antonio Health Science Center study finds elevated levels of toxicants in teeth of children with autism

Researchers at UT San Antonio's Health Science Center report elevated levels of toxicants in the baby teeth of children with autism. The findings, announced by the university, add to research into environmental exposures during early development and may help scientists better understand factors associated with the condition. Details of the study's methods and scope have not yet been widely reported.

Why now: The new findings touch on the debated link between environmental toxins and autism, a topic of ongoing public concern.

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