Maternal Microbiome and Autism Research — Important Context You Won’t See in Headlines

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    • Mice are not humans—their neurodevelopment, immune systems, and social behaviors differ fundamentally
    • These were genetically modified mice bred to be hypersensitive to immune activation—not representative of typical pregnancy
  • “Autism-like behaviors” in mice ≠ human autism (a complex neurodevelopmental condition with social, communication, and behavioral dimensions impossible to fully model in rodents)
  • No human study has proven maternal microbiome “causes” autism

⚠️ Why Oversimplifying This Research Is Harmful

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