Emerging evidence indicates that the gut microbiota play a crucial role in the bidirectional
communication between the gut and the brain suggesting that the gut microbes may shape …

Tryptophan is an essential amino acid critical for protein synthesis in humans that has
emerged as a key player in the microbiota-gut-brain axis. It is the only precursor for the …

Currently, there are no medications that effectively treat the core symptoms of Autism
Spectrum Disorder (ASD). We recently found that the bacterial species Lactobacillus (L.) …

Preclinical and clinical studies have shown bidirectional interactions within the brain-gut-
microbiome axis. Gut microbes communicate to the central nervous system through at least …

Background: Recently discovered relationships between the gastrointestinal microbiome
and the brain have implications for psychiatric disorders, including major depressive …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a prevalent and complex neurodevelopmental disorder
which has strong genetic basis. Despite the rapidly rising incidence of autism, little is known …

Background & Aims Based largely on results from preclinical studies, the concept of a brain
gut microbiome axis has been established, mediating bidirectional communication between …

In recent years, there has been an emerging interest in the possible role of the gut
microbiota as a co-factor in the development of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), as many …

New research points to a possible link between autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and the gut
microbiota as many autistic children have co-occurring gastrointestinal problems. This …

Background: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a public health problem and has a
prevalence of 0.6%–1.7% in children. As well as psychiatric symptoms, dysbiosis and …