Rowan University

For the first time, scientists have identified a biochemical mechanism linking attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and autism spectrum disorder with common but problematic compound Bisphenol A (BPA), which can leach into food and drink from packaging.

Researchers may have uncovered what could become a hugely valuable tool in the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s, developing a blood test capable of picking it up in its early stages with "unparalleled accuracy."