Urine Test For Autism 228
An anonymous reader writes "Defining and diagnosing autism has been a controversial process — but may be a little less so now. Children with autism have a different chemical fingerprint in their urine than non-autistic children, according to new research. The difference stems from a previously documented difference in gut bacteria found in autistic individuals. The possibility of a simple pee test matters because currently, children are assessed for autism through a lengthy testing process that explores a child's social interaction, communication, and imaginative skills. Being able to identify the condition earlier and at a lower cost could leave more time and money for treatment."
3 fluid ounces (Score:4, Funny)
3 fluid ounces, definitely 3 fluid ounces.
The test works like this: (Score:1, Funny)
If you can correctly count the number of drops in a stream of urine, you are autistic.
Everyone else has aspergers.
Well clearly... (Score:4, Funny)
Clearly they simply test the urine to look for vaccines [know-vaccines.org]...
We all know about correlation [xkcd.com] and causation!
Re:3 fluid ounces (Score:4, Funny)
Urine test? (Score:2, Funny)
Sir, we've got your urine test results, and it turns out that... ...urine sane!
Re:screening for young engineers (Score:2, Funny)
Re:No link between gut bacteria and autism (Score:3, Funny)
About one out of every three people who contract measles die.
That's actually a low estimate... it turns out that three out of every three people who contract measles die.