In fact, the mice that received the ASD microbiota demonstrated unusual behaviors that the team believes could be linked to the social behaviors both human children and adults with ASD express in social situations.
With this discovery, the study essentially confirms prior theories that gut biology is linked to characteristic ASD behaviors.
“Overall, the findings of the present study corroborate a key role of gut microbiota in ASD,” underscored Ennio Avolio, one of the study’s researchers.
Now, the team is hopeful these results might lead to new ASD treatment options that specifically consider gut health and diet.
More in-depth research must be performed before the therapies can be introduced into mainstream medical care.
“Further investigations are required before any possible manipulation of gut bacteria with appropriate diets or probiotics can be conducted in ASD individuals,” Avolio explained.
To read the study’s complete findings, visit the link here.
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