{
  "id": 17967747,
  "title": "Scientists discover a surprising clue to autism's origins hidden in the placenta",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/scientists-discover-a-surprising-clue-to-autisms-origins-hidden-in",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-11-03T12:41:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ScienceDaily Health",
    "slug": "sciencedaily-health",
    "url": "https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/11/261102202824.htm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Scientists have uncovered an unexpected connection between inflammation during pregnancy, placental damage, and autism-like traits in male mice, while females appeared naturally protected. The discovery could help explain why autism is diagnosed more frequently in boys and reveal new opportunities for early intervention.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}