Off The RecordStudy Suggests Key Link That Could Help Explain Autism Development

Recent research highlights the growing importance of gut microbiota in health, linking it to conditions like obesity, mental health, and autoimmune diseases. A new animal study published in The Journal of Immunology suggests that a mother’s gut microbiota may influence the likelihood of autism in her offspring more than the child’s own. The key player appears to be a molecule called IL-17a, which affects brain development in the womb.

In experiments with mice, those exposed to inflammatory microbiota through their mothers developed autism-like behaviors—an effect reversed when IL-17a was suppressed. Fecal transplants confirmed the microbiota’s role. While still early, this research suggests that maternal gut health could play a role in neurodevelopmental disorders like autism in humans.

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