Children with autism spectrum disorder may have reduced fecal microbial diversity
2 Minute Medicine
Children with autism spectrum disorder may have reduced fecal microbial diversity compared to typically developing children, according to recent research. This finding suggests a potential link between gut microbiota composition and autism, which could have implications for understanding the disorder's pathophysiology. The study highlights the importance of further investigating the role of the gut microbiome in autism spectrum disorder.
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