Hosting millions of microorganisms, the digestive tract is the primary and most important part
of bacterial colonization. On one side, in cases of opportunistic invasion, the abundant …

A large body of research supports the role of stress in several psychiatric disorders in which
anxiety is a prominent symptom. Other research has indicated that the gut microbiome …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder with
multifactorial etiology, characterized by impairment in two main functional areas:(1) …

Recent research has highlighted the key role of gut microbiota in the development of
psychiatric disorders. The adverse impact of stress, anxiety, and depression has been well …

The gut-brain axis concept has become an exciting area of research in psychiatry.
Gastrointestinal inflammation and gut microbiome dysbiosis have been associated with …

Obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) is a debilitating mental health disorder characterized
by intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions). Dysbiosis, an …

The functioning of the central nervous system (CNS) is the result of the constant integration
of bidirectional messages between the brain and peripheral organs, together with their …

Social isolation is a reliable method used for the induction of depression and psychiatric
disorders in rodents. It has been suggested that social isolation can lead to …

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a disabling mental condition that poses recurring
bothersome intrusive thoughts, obsessions, and compulsions. Considering the positive …

Microbial therapeutics, which include gut biotics and fecal transplantation, are interventions
designed to improve the gut microbiome. Gut biotics can be considered as the …