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Published online 5 May 2004 | Nature | doi:10.1038/news040503-4
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Bacteria could aid autistics
Clinical trial will put probiotic bugs to the test.
Might a daily dose of friendly bacteria help treat autism? UK researchers hope probiotics will soothe the gut problems linked to autism and may even ease psychological symptoms. They are planning a clinical trial to test the idea.
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