SEPTEMBER 22, 2025: The Trump administration linked the use of the painkiller acetaminophen during pregnancy to autism during a White House press conference. (Photo Illustration by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) Getty Images

Fresh controversy has erupted after the Trump Administration linked acetaminophen use during pregnancy to autism. This move highlights both the growing scientific debate and the political stakes surrounding the shaping of health guidance.

The Tylenol debate illustrates that public trust in science relies on more precise data and accountability, areas where DeSci could play a significant role in enhancing trust.

Universities, governments, and publishers have historically steered scientific progress. This structure has produced remarkable breakthroughs, but it ha

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