Scientists have uncovered a surprising link between gut microbes, and brain development—offering new clues about ADHD, autism ...

A new USC study suggests that gut imbalances in children with autism may create an imbalance of metabolites in the digestive system—ultimately disrupting neurotransmitter production and influencing ...

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A new USC study suggests that gut imbalances in children with autism may create an imbalance of metabolites in the digestive system - ultimately disrupting neurotransmitter production and influencing ...

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"Autism is not a processing error. It's a different operating system." –Sarah Hendrickx According to the National Institute of Mental Health, autism is a ...

Autism has long challenged scientists trying to unlock its biological origins. With complex genetic, behavioral, and communication symptoms appearing in early childhood, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) ...

A new study provides more evidence of a gut-brain relationship in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In intestinal epithelial tissue from patients with ASD, researchers observed reduced expression of ...

"Our research highlights the importance of addressing gut problems that can be experienced by people with brain disorders, taking a holistic view that recognizes the ways gastrointestinal issues may ...

The gut-brain connection is a two-way street. The brain has a direct effect on the stomach and tummy troubles can also send signals to the brain, meaning stomach aches and pains can be the cause of or ...