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July 15, 2024

New Study Links Gut Microbiome to Autism with High Diagnostic Accuracy

A comprehensive study by researchers from The Chinese University of Hong Kong confirmed a significant link between autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and the gut microbiome, including bacteria, fungi, archaea, and viruses.

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May 27, 2024

Familial Fecal Microbiota Transplantation Shows Promise in Treating Autism Symptoms

In a fascinating new case report, researchers, including Steven J. Walker, PhD, documented significant improvements in both gut microbiome composition and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) symptoms after familial fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) was performed in an adolescent with ASD.

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