Us Autism Research Gets $50m Funding Boost – Amid Row Over Tylenol
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The US autism research receives a $50M funding boost amidst controversy over the potential link between Tylenol use during pregnancy and autism, with the community discussing the implications and validity of the research.
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tencentshill
3 months ago
Funding with how many strings attached? Once allocated, can it be ripped away if your study pisses off a politician?
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