Disturbed gut flora during the first years of life is associated with diagnoses such as autism and ADHD later in life. This is according to a study led by researchers at the University of Florida and ...

Increasing evidence suggests that the gut microbiome influences socio-affective behavior, particularly in animals. However, such studies are more challenging to conduct in humans. A team of ...

Every night, millions of people work hard to keep our essential services running—treating patients, responding to emergencies ...

The diagnosis of autism could lie in a person’s intestines. A new study shows that a person’s gut flora, which is the bacteria and other organisms in the intestines, could be the link to determining ...

Could a disrupted gut be fueling eating disorders? This study explains the gut-brain hormone loop behind anorexia, binge eating, and more, and how restoring microbial balance may unlock better ...

While some people might relish the prospect of a new year party, for others socialising can trigger feelings of fear, anxiety and distress. Now researchers say microbes in the gut may play a role in ...