Environmental factors and autism?

Several papers to link to all of which are open-access:

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Landrigan P. et al. A research strategy to discover the environmental causes of autism and neurodevelopmental disabilities. Environmental Health Perspectives. April 2012
DOI: 10.1289/ehp.1104285

Sheldon JF. et al. Tipping the balance of autism risk: potential mechanisms linking pesticides and autism. Environmental Health Perspectives. April 2012
DOI: 10.1289/ehp.1104553

Kalkbrenner AE. et al. Maternal smoking during pregnancy and the prevalence of autism spectrum disorders using data from the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network. Environmental Health Perspectives. April 2012
DOI: 10.1289/ehp.1104556

Wayman GA. et al. PCB 95 promotes dendritic growth via ryanodine receptor-dependent mechanisms. Environmental Health Perspectives. April 2012
DOI: 10.1289/ehp.1104832

Wayman GA. et al. PCB 95 modulates calcium-dependent signaling pathway responsible for activity-dependent dendritic growth. Environmental Health Perspectives. April 2012
DOI: 10.1289/ehp.1104833

Reviewing glutathione and autism

The potential role of the antioxidant and detoxification properties of glutathione in autism spectrum disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Nutrition & Metabolism. April 2012.

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Probiotics for gastrointestinal disorders

A meta-analysis of probiotic efficacy for gastrointestinal diseases. PLoS ONE. April 2012

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Porphyrin metabolism as a biomarker for autism risk?

Disordered porphyrin metabolism: a potential biological marker for autism risk assessment. Autism Research. February 2012.

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Co-morbidity in autism spectrum conditions

The co-morbidity burden of children and young adults with autism spectrum disorders. PLoS ONE. April 2012.

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Autism and epigenetics

A macroepigenetic approach to identify factors responsible for the autism epidemic in the United States. Clinical Epigenetics. April 2012.

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Maternal obesity & diabetes linked to autism?

Maternal metabolic conditions and risk for autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders. Pediatrics. April 2012.

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Six developmental trajectories for childhood autism?

Six developmental trajectories characterize children with autism. Pediatrics. April 2012.
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