Emerging evidence indicates that the gut microbiota play a crucial role in the bidirectional
communication between the gut and the brain suggesting that the gut microbes may shape …

The serotonergic system extends throughout the central nervous system (CNS) and the
gastrointestinal (GI) tract. In the CNS, serotonin (5-HT, 5-hydroxytryptamine) modulates a …

In recent years, there has been an emerging interest in the possible role of the gut
microbiota as a co-factor in the development of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), as many …

New research points to a possible link between autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and the gut
microbiota as many autistic children have co-occurring gastrointestinal problems. This …

The gut-brain axis is a bidirectional communication network that links the enteric and central
nervous systems. This network is not only anatomical, but it extends to include endocrine …

Gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms are a common comorbidity in patients with autism spectrum
disorder (ASD), but the underlying mechanisms are unknown. Many studies have shown …

The enteric nervous system (ENS) is large, complex and uniquely able to orchestrate
gastrointestinal behaviour independently of the central nervous system (CNS). An intact …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex behavioral syndrome that is characterized by
speech and language disorders, intellectual impairment, learning and motor dysfunctions …

Background & Aims Emerging data on the gut microbiome in autism spectrum disorder
(ASD) suggest that altered host–microbe interactions may contribute to disease symptoms …

While there are numerous medical comorbidities associated with ASD, gastrointestinal (GI)
issues have a significant impact on quality of life for these individuals. Recent findings …