Clues to autism’s causes may lie in the gut
Researchers are exploring links between microorganisms in the human gut and neurodevelopmental disorders in the hope of accelerating diagnosis and treatment.
The human gut may provide indications about causes of autism. © BlurryMe, Shutterstock.com
Professor Alessio Fasano is keenly aware of the challenges faced by families that have children with autism.
Fasano, a gastroenterologist at Massachusetts General Hospital in the US, has several relatives and friends raising children with autism – a neurological disorder characterised by impaired social behaviour.
