Gram-negative bacteria decorate their outermost surface structure, lipopolysaccharide, with
elaborate chemical moieties, which effectively disguises them from immune surveillance and …

Mounting evidence suggests that the gut microbiome impacts brain development and function.
Gut–brain connections may be mediated by an assortment of microbial molecules that are …

Despite its highly inflammatory nature, LPS is a molecule with remarkable therapeutic
potential. Lipid A is a glycolipid that serves as the hydrophobic anchor of LPS and constitutes a …

Background Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition with
hallmark behavioral manifestations including impaired social communication and restricted …

Integration of sensory and molecular inputs from the environment shapes animal behaviour.
A major site of exposure to environmental molecules is the gastrointestinal tract, in which …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by
heterogeneous cognitive, behavioral and communication impairments. Disruption of the gut–brain …

Social interactions among animals mediate essential behaviours, including mating, nurturing,
and defence 1 , 2 . The gut microbiota contribute to social activity in mice 3 , 4 , but the gut–…

Amyloids are a class of protein with unique self-aggregation properties, and their aberrant
accumulation can lead to cellular dysfunctions associated with neurodegenerative diseases. …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is defined by hallmark behaviors involving reduced
communication and social interaction as well as repetitive activities and restricted interests. ASD …

Social impairment is one of the major symptoms in multiple psychiatric disorders, including
autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Accumulated studies indicate a crucial role for the gut …