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USC Study Links Gut Health to Autism Treatment Breakthrough

4/14/2025

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A groundbreaking USC study in Nature Communications uncovers that imbalances in gut microbiomes may hinder serotonin production in children with autism, impacting their brain function and behavior. By examining stool samples and brain scans from 84 children, researchers propose innovative treatments focused on gut health to help ease autism symptoms, offering hope for many families.

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A groundbreaking USC study in Nature Communications uncovers that imbalances in gut microbiomes may hinder serotonin production in children with autism, impacting their brain function and behavior. By examining stool samples and brain scans from 84 children, researchers propose innovative treatments focused on gut health to help ease autism symptoms, offering hope for many families.