gut microbiota

Autism could be diagnosed with stool sample, scientists say:

Scientists have raised hopes for a cheap and simple test for autism after discovering consistent differences between the microbes found in the guts (Gut Microbiota) of autistic people and those without the condition.

The finding suggests that a routine stool sample test could help doctors identify autism early, meaning people would receive their diagnosis, and hopefully support, much faster than with the lengthy procedure used in clinics today.