Scientists have long debated whether gut microbiome differences could drive autism, but new evidence points to behavior and diet as key factors instead. In a recent study published in Nutrients , researchers found that children with autism spectrum disorder (AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER) exhibited strikingly different eating patterns from their non-AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER family members, yet their gut microbiome diversity was virtually identical. This finding suggests that, at least within families, selective eating in AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER may shape the microbiome more than the other way around.

Autism is a rising neurodevelopmental condition characterized by social and behavioral challenges, often accompanied by gastrointestinal issues and pronounced food selectivity. With past resear

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