Recent evidence has suggested that changes in maternal gut microbiota in early life may
generate neurobiological consequences associated with psychiatric-related abnormalities …

The prenatal and early postnatal periods are stages during which dynamic changes and the
development of the brain and gut microbiota occur, and nutrition is one of the most important …

Importance Maternal suboptimal nutrition and high stress levels are associated with adverse
fetal and childhood neurodevelopment. Objective To test the hypothesis that structured …

Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are recognized as central neurodevelopmental disorders
diagnosed by impairments in social interactions, communication and repetitive behaviours …

The prefrontal cortex plays a central role in the control of complex cognitive processes
including action control and decision making. It also shows a specific pattern of delayed …

The environment encountered by the fetus during its development exerts a profound
influence on its physiological function and disease risk in adulthood. Women's intake of high …

Epigenetic modifications are chemical modifications that affect gene expression without
altering DNA sequences. In particular, epigenetic chemical modifications can occur on …

Background Dietary and gastrointestinal (GI) problems have been frequently reported in
autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, the relative contributions of autism-linked traits to …

The polygenic nature of neurological and psychiatric syndromes and the significant impact
of environmental factors on the underlying developmental, homeostatic, and neuroplastic …

Epigenetic modifications are chemical modifications that affect gene expression without
altering DNA sequences. In particular, epigenetic chemical modifications can occur on …