In recent years, there has been an emerging interest in the possible role of the gut
microbiota as a co-factor in the development of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), as many …

Besides damaging the brain, stroke causes systemic changes, including to the
gastrointestinal system. A growing body of evidence supports the role of the gut and its …

Evidence supports the observational associations of gut microbiota with a variety of
psychiatric disorders, but the causal nature of such associations remains obscure. Aiming to …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that is characterized by
impairments in social interactions and communication, restricted interests and repetitive …

The prevalence of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) is increasing, but its etiology remains
elusive and hence an effective treatment is not available. Previous research conducted on …

Several lines of evidence suggest that brain function and behaviour are influenced by
microbial metabolites. Key products of the microbiota are short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) …

Gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms are a common comorbidity in patients with autism spectrum
disorder (ASD), but the underlying mechanisms are unknown. Many studies have shown …

The last decade has witnessed a growing appreciation of the fundamental role played by an
early assembly of a diverse and balanced gut microbiota and its subsequent maintenance …

Human microbial colonization begins at birth and continues to develop and modulate in
species abundance for about 3 years, until the microbiota becomes adult-like. During the …

Purpose Gut microbiota regulate intestinal function and health. However, mounting evidence
indicates that they can also influence the immune and nervous systems and vice versa. This …