A new scoping review of nearly 200 publications covering the relationships between autism spectrum disorder and the brain–gut–microbiome system was published online Dec. 16 in Nutrients. The review synthesizes the growing body of research suggesting that gut microbiota — the trillions of microorganisms living within the human digestive system — may serve critical roles in modulating brain functions, social behaviors and autistic symptoms.
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