Rapid, accurate and early diagnosis of autism

Studies continue to emerge about a possible link between people with autism and digestive problems, such as constipation, diarrhea, bloating and vomiting.

While researchers have recently begun to find links between the composition of microbes and neurodevelopmental disorders, a recent study has revealed something new.

Rapid, accurate and early diagnosis of autism

The results indicated that autism spectrum disorder is associated with distinct changes in the composition and function of a wide range of gut microorganisms.

The findings pave the way for the development of an accurate diagnostic test for this condition, according to what was published by the New Atlas website, citing the journal Nature Microbiology.

The researchers added that the central role of the microbiome in regulating the gut-brain axis and influencing health has gained great importance in the past decade.

Previous research has also linked the composition of gut bacteria to brain-related conditions such as depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, Alzheimer's disease and multiple sclerosis.

New research from the Chinese University of Hong Kong has found that changes in the composition and function of both bacterial and non-bacterial microbiota are linked to autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a complex neurological disorder that affects how a person interacts with others, communicates, learns and behaves.

While the cause of autism is unknown, it is thought to be the result of a complex interplay of genetic and environmental factors.

The study also showed that the gut communicates directly with the brain, and may therefore contribute to the development of ASD.

The researchers decided to take this hypothesis to heart by conducting a metagenomic analysis of stool samples from a total of 1,627 children, aged between one and 13 years.

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