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Prenatal organophosphate pesticide exposure not linked to autism traits

Prenatal organophosphate pesticide exposure not linked to autism traits
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Prenatal organophosphate pesticide (OP) exposure is not associated with autism-related traits in childhood, according to a study published online Aug. 24 in JAMA Pediatrics.

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