The article reports that Robert F. Kennedy Jr., as a presidential candidate, has proposed a commission on autism spectrum disorder. His list of potential appointees includes individuals who promote theories widely rejected by mainstream science and medicine. These theories include linking autism to vaccines, wireless technology, and parasites, as well as advocating for unproven treatments. …
The article reports that Robert F. Kennedy Jr., as a presidential candidate, has proposed a commission on autism spectrum disorder. His list of potential appointees includes individuals who promote theories widely rejected by mainstream science and medicine. These theories include linking autism to vaccines, wireless technology, and parasites, as well as advocating for unproven treatments. The piece details the backgrounds of several proposed panelists, noting their advocacy for controversial ideas and their frequent opposition to established public health guidance. The article positions this as part of a broader pattern of elevating fringe viewpoints on scientific matters. Read the full article at: https://www.wired.com/story/rfk-jr-s-picks-for-a-key-autism-panel-include-advocates-for-bizarre-theories/
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