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Scientists discover a surprising clue to autism's origins hidden in the placenta

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SignalsMonitor is following this as a health story. ScienceDaily Health and ScienceDaily Top News are the outlets attached to this story. The first report grouped here was at 3 Nov 2026, 12:41 UTC. 2 material updates are listed in the timeline. The headline in use is “Scientists discover a surprising clue to autism's origins hidden in the placenta”. This note is SignalsMonitor's own briefing, not the publisher's article.

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Scientists have uncovered an unexpected connection between inflammation during pregnancy, placental damage, and autism-like traits in male mice, while females appeared naturally protected. The discovery could help explain why autism is diagnosed more frequently in boys and reveal new opportunities for early intervention.

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