The possible role of the microbiota-gut-brain-axis in autism spectrum disorder

This 2019 paper explains that the bacteria community (microbiota) in the gut may have a role in the physiological processes associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), since gastrointestinal dysfunction is a comorbidity that often accompanies ASD. Manipulation of the gut microbiota has been reported to reduce the symptoms of ASD, but studies have yet to […]

This 2018 review focuses on neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD) since children with these types of disorders often complain of gastrointestinal problems and dysbiosis (imbalance) of gut microbiota. Firstly, the author describes the microbiome, which is a collection of microbes and their genetic material that can reside on the exposed and internal […]