Putative modulation of the gut microbiome by probiotics enhances preference for novelty in a preliminary double-blind placebo-controlled study in ferrets
Abstract Background Increasing evidence suggests a causal relationship between the gut microbiome and psychiatric illnesses. In particular, autism spectrum disorder is associated with gastrointestinal symptoms and alterations in the gut microbiome. Administration of probiotics is a commonly used str...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-05-01
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Series: | Animal Microbiome |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s42523-020-00030-y |