preprint

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The research was published online Monday on a preprint server, which enabled the researchers to put out the paper before it was vetted by outside reviewers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

The findings were first shared as a preprint on bioRxiv on July 16, 2025, and later published in the journal Current Biology on October 24.

From Science Daily • Oct. 26, 2025

The studies Kennedy referenced were mischaracterized, with one being criticized for relying on a very small sample and another being a non-peer-reviewed preprint that studied mice rather than human children.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 14, 2025

The paper, which is now available as a preprint, recommended that regulatory agencies “consider increasing awareness of these hazards and make clear recommendations for implementing protective measures at the worksite.”

From Salon • Aug. 21, 2025

A spokesperson told Slate on Wednesday afternoon that the paper has been submitted for peer review, and a preprint version “is being submitted” and should be posted in a day or two.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2025