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Is mercury exposure a contributor to ASD?

April 26, 2017ASD contributor exposure mercury

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Is mercury exposure a contributor to ASD?

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The role of mercury as a risk factor for childhood autism is not fully understood; however, it has been shown that mercury can interfere with the signaling pathways in a child’s developing brain and the modulation of proteins that regulate the immune system (see Understanding Mercury, Understanding Autism by Ellen Silbergeld, Ph.D., and Jennifer Nyland, Ph.D.).