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A new USC study suggests that gut imbalances in children with autism may create an imbalance of metabolites in the digestive system - ultimately disrupting neurotransmitter production and influencing ...

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As people age, structural brain changes influence their ability to adapt to the environment. New from eNeuro , Tatiana Wolfe ...

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