title: Autism and our intestinal microbiota.
abstract: Microbial products, released into the bloodstreams of mammals including humans, cross the blood-brain barrier and influence neurodevelopment. They can either promote or alleviate neurological disorders including autism spectrum disorders (ASD). This editorial describes how our microbiota influence our feelings, attitudes and mental states with particular reference to ASD.
authors: Department of Molecular Biology, Division of Biological Sciences, University of California at San Diego, La Jolla, Calif., USA.
authors: Bhaskara Lakshmi
authors: BL
authors: Reddy
authors: Milton H
authors: MH
authors: Saier
mesh_terms: D001321:Autistic Disorder / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000382:microbiology*; D002490:Central Nervous System / Q000187:drug effects; D041981:Gastrointestinal Tract / Q000382:microbiology*; D006801:Humans; D064307:Microbiota