Science

‘So much fringe science’: RFK Jr’s advisers arepushing an extreme makeover in autism research

Experts warn the 336-page plan from RFK Jr’s advisers deflects federal dollars into unreliable alternative therapies

This story summarizes reporting from The Guardian. Read the original for full context. Wire items stay in our news sitemap for seven days. Editorial policy.

Read full story on The Guardian →

Ed Pilkington28 Aug 2026, 12:00 pmUpdated 5h ago1 min readScienceGlobal

Global — Ed Pilkington

‘So much fringe science’: RFK Jr’s advisers are pushing an extreme makeover in autism research

Experts warn the 336-page plan from RFK Jr’s advisers deflects federal dollars into unreliable alternative therapies

Autism groups and researchers have reacted with alarm to a federal research roadmap drawn up by advisers handpicked by the US health secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr, fearing it will promote unproven fringe therapies at the expense of promising genetic research.

A slew of scientific bodies and groups within the autism community are warning that the 336-page plan risks deflecting federal dollars away from potentially groundbreaking genetic research in favor of unreliable alternative therapies.

Autism groups and researchers have reacted with alarm to a federal research roadmap drawn up by advisers handpicked by the US health secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr, fearing it will promote unproven fringe therapies at the expense of promising genetic research.

This report is published with credit to The Guardian. The wire sent a summary; open the original for any extra context. Read on The Guardian →

Source: The Guardian · Ed Pilkington. Published 28 Aug 2026, 12:00 pm.

Next news → Sweetener used in chewing gum and jam link…Browse more stories

Keep reading

Most relevant

Sweetener used in chewing gum and jam linked to strokes and heart attacks

High blood levels of xylitol associated with higher risk of major cardiovascular events, in largest study of its kind

Read on The Guardian →

Editor’s choice

Watch: Stargazers around the world glimpse 'Blood Moon' lunar eclipse

Some parts of the globe had a chance to see the rare event when the Sun, Earth and Moon line up in the night sky.

Read on BBC News →

Also developing

GPS collars making shepherds' lives 'much easier'

Brothers Josh and Ben Voak are using a GPS technology featured on the TV show Clarkson's Farm.

Read on BBC News →

Back to the desk

info@ebenezerdigital.com +91 98944 96560 WhatsApp