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Scientists claim zinc deficiency could cause autism in babies after finding 'a mechanical link'

Scientists claim that autism could be caused by zinc deficiency in a new study published in the 'Frontiers in Molecular Neuroscience' journal
PUBLISHED NOV 11, 2018

There have been numerous studies linking autism in children to not only genetic defects but also other variables. Even though scientists don't have a definitive answer of the causes of autism but, in a new study, US and German scientists say they have data to prove that zinc levels may be one of the factors causing this change, reported Daily Mail.

Scientists claim that autism could be caused due to a combination of "environmental factors" and genetic defects. Even though more research is needed to confirm the link between the level of zinc to autism, the researchers say they have found a mechanical link. They found that zinc forms the connections or 'synapses' between brain cells from an early developmental stage. These connections are formed through a complex molecular machinery encoded by autism risk genes, stated the report. 

However, they warned pregnant women that the research is at an early stage and does not mean they should start taking Zinc supplements. 

Representational Image. Photo courtesy: Pixabay.
Representational Image. Photo courtesy: Pixabay.
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