Spectrum - Microbiome mystery: The gut’s connection to autism
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Our bodies are teeming with trillions of microbes. They live on our skin up our noses and deep inside our bowels. These microbial communities are collectively known as the microbiome, and their makeup plays an important role in our health in our guts. These tiny Tagalongs help digest our food and fend off foreign invaders. But too much of certain bacteria or not enough of others, has been linked to gastrointestinal problems, respiratory disease and even neurological conditions.