A study has found a possible link between fatty acids in umbilical cord blood and the risk of autism. The study, published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry, found that higher levels of a compound called diHETrE in the blood were associated with more severe autism symptoms. The researchers believe that measuring diHETrE levels at birth could help predict a child’s risk of developing autism.
The study followed 1,000 children for 10 years. The researchers found that children with higher levels of diHETrE in their umbilical cord blood were more likely to be diagnosed with autism. They also found that the higher the level of diHETrE, the more severe the autism symptoms.
The researchers believe that diHETrE may play a role in the development of autism by affecting brain inflammation. However, they caution that more research is needed to confirm this link.
One expert said that the study is interesting but that more research is needed before diHETrE can be used as a diagnostic tool for autism.
The study is the first to find a link between diHETrE and autism. If the link is confirmed, it could lead to new ways to prevent and treat autism.
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