A new scientific study published by RMIT University in Australia has claimed that a number of neurological diseases, including autism, may be curable by changing the balance of bacteria in the gut. The news comes as autism has seen a massive spike over the past 14 years, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) claiming that cases have jumped by around 15 percent and affect one in every 59 children.
The study expressed the hope that the disability, in addition to a number of other neurological disorders, could be potentially cured by focusing on intestinal mucus, a previously overlooked aspect of the microbiome (via Science Daily).
“Mucus is a critical protective layer that helps balance good and bad bacteria in your gut but you need just the right amount,” explained senior author and Associate Professor Elisa Hill-Yardin.
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