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.
The largest gut microbiome study of the Indian population reveals microbial composition is both region- and diet-specific
25 Mar 2019by Vineet K. Sharma
The vast majority of microbiome studies have been performed in Western populations. Here, Vineet Sharma and colleagues report on initial insights into the unique composition of the gut microbiome from the largest Indian cohort comprising 110 subjects.
The most significant achievements in gut microbiome science in 2018
27 Dec 2018by GMFH Editing Team
GMFH continue to cover the important progress made in our knowledge of the gut microbiota's impact on wellbeing and disease.
A scientific committee chaired has taken care to put together a program that covers the most relevant issues in the field today.
Report covers take-home points from the 2017 Gut Microbiota for Health World Summit in Paris
19 Jul 2017by GMFH Editing Team
The GMFH editing team is pleased to bring you the Gut Summit 2017 official report.
The potential of probiotics and diets to reverse asocial behaviours in mice that are seen in autism spectrum disorders
5 Sep 2016by Andreu Prados
A recent study, led by Dr. Mauro Costa-Mattioli from the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas (USA), has found that the reintroduction of a commensal bacterial strain can reverse asocial behaviours in mice that are seen in autism spectrum disorders (ASDs).