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By Sura Alwan, MSc, PhD, originally published in The Conversation Canada, September 15, 2025

Recent headlines suggest everyday medicines in pregnancy “cause autism.” In reality, autism is strongly genetic, and the evidence linking acetaminophen or antidepressants to autism is weak and often misinterpreted. Untreated conditions can be far more dangerous than the medicines themselves.
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Teratology Primer, 3rd Edition

Published by the Society for Birth Defects Research and Prevention (BDRP)

The Teratology Primer is a comprehensive, peer-reviewed introduction to the science of teratology. It covers fundamental concepts such as developmental timing and vulnerability, mechanisms of teratogenesis, epidemiologic methods, gene–environment interactions, risk communication, and ethical issues in research.

This resource is designed for students, trainees, and researchers who are new to the field or seeking a structured overview. It is freely available online.
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