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TWiN 52: Probiotic improves social behavior in children with ASD

This Week in Neuroscience

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Challenges in Targeting Bacteria for Social Behavior Research

The chapter delves into the difficulties in targeting specific bacteria for studying social behaviors in animals and questions the significance of a single bug in social interactions. It discusses the potential use of probiotics to address social deficiencies, challenges in bacterial colonization, and the need for continuous supply. The speakers also touch on the complexities of finding investors, conducting clinical trials, and identifying genes related to probiotic impact on behavior.

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