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A study casts doubt on the contribution of altered gut microbiota in autism spectrum disorder-related behaviors
6 Apr 2022by Allison Clark
There is a growing interest in the role diet plays in behavior, yet current studies have yielded inconsistent results around directly linking the gut microbiome as the cause of certain behaviors such as anxiety, depression and autistic behavior. A recent study tries to tackle the question of whether the gut microbiome is directly linked to autism spectrum disorders.
Just as many emotions—fear, anxiety, love—are felt in the gut, your microbes can also influence your brain and emotions. Taking care of your gut may help prevent some mental illnesses.
Gut microbiota disturbance following antibiotic use at an early age is associated with behavioral disorders in infants
3 Mar 2021by Manon Oliero
While there is a lack of studies aiming to understand how the gut microbiota evolves during infancy to cause neuronal disorders, Amy Loughman’s recently published an article considering this subject.
How brain health affects gut microbiota health (and vice versa): What we have learned in 2020
20 Jan 2021by Cristina Sáez
A balanced gut microbiota is crucial for mental health. Learn more about how gut bacteria affect our central nervous system, even in the earliest stages of life, and how some scientists are trying to find ways of targeting the gut microbiome to improve or treat symptoms of neurological diseases.
A new study characterizes the cellular topology and diversity of the enteric nervous system in mice and humans using novel methodologies
9 Nov 2020by GMFH Editing Team
How the enteric nervous system interacts with surrounding host and microbial cells is largely unknown, mainly due to the limitations of available methodologies for studying enteric neurons. A recent study provides new insights into enteric nervous system cells from both the mouse and human intestine.
Challenges and next steps in using human fecal microbiota transfer to germ-free mice models as a means of translating microbiome science to therapeutic medicine
2 Jul 2020by Rene van den Wijngaard
Human microbiota-associated mice studies are considered a cornerstone model in microbiome research and may contribute to microbiome-based therapies moving quickly towards clinical use. A new perspective from Jens Walter and colleagues explores the model’s limitations and makes suggestions for improving experimental rigor when testing for causality in microbiome research.
A new article on gut microbiota featured in National Geographic Magazine looks over the key functions these essential microorganisms have for human health through our lives.
When do bacteria first colonize the body? How host-microbe symbiosis is established in early life and its impact on neonatal health
9 Dec 2019by Joël Doré
A current ongoing debate is whether gut colonization starts during pregnancy or at birth. Here, Joël Doré covers how host-microbe symbiosis is established in early life and its impact on later health outcomes of neonates.
Previous studies have shown associations between gut microbiota and the onset of autism spectrum disorders, especially in children with recurrent gastrointestinal problems. New research provides the first evidence of gut bacteria’s direct contribution to autism-like behaviors in mice.
