December 09, 2024
Elevated Indoxyl Sulfate Levels Linked to Autism Symptoms
A systematic review led by Dr. James Adams and colleagues highlights the significant elevation of indoxyl sulfate, a neurotoxic metabolite derived from gut bacteria, in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
September 09, 2020
Measuring Metabolites in Blood Could Be Used to Diagnose Autism
Scientists are one step closer to developing a serological test that could be used to diagnose autism. Researchers at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in New York designed a blood test that analyzes measurements of metabolites in a blood sample to predict whether or not an individual has autism. Their model proved fairly accurate. The blood test successfully identified 124 of 131 children with autism in their study.
