According to the latest reports, it seems that the COVID-19 vaccines are now linked to autism in new studies. Check out the latest reports about this below.
COVID-19 vaccines and autism
A recent study conducted in Turkey has found that female rats, which were injected with mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, gave birth to offspring that displayed symptoms of autism and had lower neuronal counts in their brains.
The study, which was published in the Neurochemical Research journal on Jan. 10, examined the relationship between COVID-19 mRNA vaccines and neurodevelopmental disorders, specifically focusing on autism.
The research analyzed the offspring of pregnant rats who received Pfizer’s mRNA COVID-19 vaccines during gestation.
The study concluded that the vaccines had a significant impact on crucial neurodevelopmental pathways, with male offspring exhibiting noticeable autism-like behaviors, characterized by a marked reduction in social interaction and repetitive patterns of behavior. The study was peer-reviewed.
“Furthermore, there was a substantial decrease in neuronal counts in critical brain regions, indicating potential neurodegeneration or altered neurodevelopment. Male rats also demonstrated impaired motor performance, evidenced by reduced coordination and agility.”
The study involved randomly assigning female rats into two groups. Group 1 received an intramuscular saline injection on the thirteenth day of gestation, while Group 2 received Pfizer shots on the same day. There were seven female rats in Group 1 and eight in Group 2, making a total of 15 rats.
A total of 41 offspring were born, with 20 among the saline group and 21 among the vaccinated group. The offspring underwent multiple behavioral tests 50 days after their birth, and researchers recorded their performances.
“Open Field Test, which tested for general locomotor activity and anxiety.
Novelty-Induced Rearing Behavior, which evaluated the offspring for their exploratory behaviors.
Three-chamber Sociability and Social Novelty Test, which assessed the offspring’s sociability.
Rotarod Test, which analyzed the offspring’s motor skills and endurance.”
The study noted that male rats who were given the vaccine exhibited more impaired motor coordination and balance compared to females who received the same vaccine. However, no such differences were observed in the offspring born from rats that were administered with saline solution.
“The COVID-19 mRNA vaccine seems to induce autism-like behaviors in male rats, impacting the WNT and BDNF pathways in both genders,” the study said. “This gender-specific outcome emphasizes questions on the vaccine’s influence on brain function and structure.”
