It’s a stretch of the imagination that nutrient-sensing cells in the human gastrointestinal (GI) tract would have a connection to autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, according to studies, they could one day provide a direct link into understanding and treating aspects of autism and other brain disorders.
Diego Bohórquez, a researcher at Duke University made a recent discovery that could prove that this is a possibility. The study of Neuropods in the gut may give the medical industry tools to create effective medicine and treatment for these disorders. You can read more on this fascinating discovery, what that means for you, and his research on the National Institute of Health’s (NIH) blog.
