Microbiota and the social brain

This 2020 article looks at the gut microbiota (community of microorganisms living in the gut) in relation to autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This topic is brought up due to the publication of studies that have demonstrated the gut microbiota’s potential association with social dysfunction and repetitive behaviors (two core symptoms of autism). The bidirectional communication […]

The aim of this 2019 systematic review was to characterize the gut microbiome profile of children with neurodevelopmental disorders, and to find potentially traits that are different to healthy children. The review included studies that recruited young individuals (aged between 0-18 years) with a neurodevelopmental disorder. Of the 10 case-control studies selected to be analyzed […]