Background Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and obesity are serious global public health
problems. Studies have shown that ASD children are at a higher risk of obesity than the …

Genetic research in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has progressed tremendously in
recent decades. Dozens of genetic loci and hundreds of alterations in the genetic sequence …

Developmental vitamin D (DVD)-deficiency is an epidemiologically established risk factor for
autism. Emerging studies also highlight the involvement of gut microbiome/gut physiology in …

In recent decades, several neuroprotective agents have been provided in combating
neuronal dysfunctions; however, no effective treatment has been found towards the …

Sex differences are often observed in psychiatric patients, especially major depressive
disorders (MDD), schizophrenia, and developmental disorders, including autism spectrum …

The bacterial metabolite 4-methylphenol (para-cresol or p-cresol) and its derivative p-cresyl
sulfate (p CS) are elevated in the urine and feces of children with autism spectrum disorder …

Autism spectrum disorder is a serious neurodevelopmental disease that affects social
communication and behavior, characterized by an increasingly common immune …

Purpose Food allergy-induced autism-like behavior has been increasing for decades, but
the causal drivers of this association are unclear. We sought to test the association of gut …

Abstract Gut-Brain Axis provides a bidirectional communicational route, an imbalance of
which can have pathophysiological consequences. Differential gut microbiome studies have …

The diagnostic process for autism spectrum disorders (ASD) is based on a behavioral
analysis of the suspected individual. Despite intensive research, no specific and valid …