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Microbiome alterations in autism spectrum disorder

Multi-cohort meta-analysis provides a framework for studies that aim to define causal relationships between the microbiome and autism spectrum disorder.

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Fig. 1: Integration of multi-omics datasets provides insights into the role of the microbiome in ASD.

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Coley-O’Rourke, E.J., Hsiao, E.Y. Microbiome alterations in autism spectrum disorder. Nat Microbiol 8, 1615–1616 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41564-023-01455-2

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