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Prenatal SARS-CoV-2 Infection Linked to Increased Autism Risk in Girls

Mar 23, 2026

A study of nearly 70,000 children found girls exposed to SARS-CoV-2 infection in utero had a 44% increased risk of autism spectrum disorder. The research showed 3.97% of pregnant women had COVID-19 infection, with most cases occurring in the third trimester. No increased risk was observed for boys or for speech/language and motor delays overall.

FDA Clears FOXG1 Gene Therapy FRF-001 for Clinical Trials

Feb 16, 2026

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved an Investigational New Drug application for FRF-001, a viral gene therapy for FOXG1 syndrome developed at the University at Buffalo. The first-in-human trial will be independently sponsored by the FOXG1 Research Foundation.