The autism-associated 16p11.2 microdeletion variant impacts the effects of microbiota disturbances on hippocampal development and behavior throughout the lifespan
Approximately 17% of children are diagnosed with NDDs, including ASD, ADHD, and ID, which are highly heterogenous, frequently co-occur, and manifest in early life in sex-dependent fashion. We speculate that
Food Adverse Reaction and Intestinal Microbiota
Introduction Rizzo explains the total load effect as the idea that our overall health depends on numerous factors, including genetics, emotional and physical environments, inhalants, electromagnetic fields, and nutrition, to
The Gut, Autism, and Mental Health
Autism and gastrointestinal issues Holingue outlines common clinical characteristics of autism and explains how co-occurring medical conditions affect autism heterogeneity (1:50). People with autism often have complex healthcare needs but
Autism and Pica
Pica and behavioral treatments Pica is the ingestion of inedible substances and is the most dangerous form of self-injurious behavior associated with autism (2:12). Items frequently ingested include generally harmless things
The Role of Neurotransmitters in GI Disorders Related to Autism
Gastrointestinal issues and autism Gastrointestinal (GI) issues are up to 4 times more common in individuals with autism spectrum disorder than their neurotypical counterparts (7:50) and is one of the most common
Research on Microbiota Transfer Therapy in Patients with Autism
Microbiome The human body contains trillions of microbial cells or microbiota. In fact, Dr. Krajmalnik-Brown explains, the microbial genome within each of us contains more than 100 times the number
