Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a heterogeneous, behaviorally defined
neurodevelopmental disorder. Over the past two decades, the prevalence of autism …

Crosstalk between gut and brain has long been appreciated in health and disease, and the
gut microbiota is a key player in communication between these two distant organs. Yet, the …

Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are recognized as central neurodevelopmental disorders
diagnosed by impairments in social interactions, communication and repetitive behaviours …

Background Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has been associated with intrauterine growth
restriction (IUGR), but the underlying mechanisms are unclear. Results We found that the …

Autism spectrum disorder is characterized by a variety of cellular and molecular
abnormalities which leads to autism-associated behaviors. Besides behavioral defects …

The developmental origins of health and disease (DOHaD) indicate that fetal tissues and
organs in critical and sensitive periods of development are susceptible to structural and …

Nutrition and diet quality play key roles in preventing and slowing cognitive decline and
have been linked to multiple brain disorders. This review compiles available evidence from …

Inflammation during pregnancy may occur due to various factors. This condition, in which
maternal immune system activation occurs, can affect fetal brain development and be …

Gastrointestinal (GI) disorders are common comorbidities in individuals with autism
spectrum disorder (ASD), and abnormalities in these issues have been found to be closely …

Background The prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has significantly risen in the
past three decades, prompting researchers to explore the potential contributions of …