Autism study links altered gut microbiome in children to potential diagnostic tool.
A study suggests that autism may be associated with altered gut microbiome in children. Researchers analyzed over 1,600 stool samples from children aged 1 to 13, identifying distinct biological markers, including traces of gut bacteria, fungi, viruses, and more, in samples of autistic children. These unique gut microbiome traces could potentially serve as a basis for a diagnostic tool in the future.
July 08, 2024
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