Ilhan and Krajmalnik-Brown publish in Nature Biofilms and Microbiomes

Nature Partner Journals released an open article, “Temporospatial shifts in the human gut microbiome and metabolome after gastric bypass surgery,” by Zehra Esra Ilhan, Rosa Krajmalnik-Brown and a collection of esteemed collaborators on March 13, 2020. This work, featured in NPF Biofilms and Microbiomes, describes how gastric bypass surgery affects mucosal and fecal microbiomes and… Continue reading Ilhan and Krajmalnik-Brown publish in Nature Biofilms and Microbiomes

Dr. Rosy discusses autism microbiome research with public at Sip of Science event

On Tuesday, February 4, 2020, Dr. Rosy presented “Linking autism and the microbiome” at Blanco Tacos & Tequila at Biltmore Fashion Square as part of the Biodesign Sip of Science lecture series. Can healthy gut bacteria help children with autism? Not everyone hosts the healthy gut microbes which affect brain communication and neurological health. Dr.… Continue reading Dr. Rosy discusses autism microbiome research with public at Sip of Science event

Krajmalnik-Brown Team Research Reported in Nature Article

The surface of the small intestine has projections called villi.Credit: Stephanie Schuller/SPL

Results from a child study are reported in the January 29, 2020 issue of Nature. Researchers in the Krajmalnik-Brown Lab found that children with autism spectrum disorder had lower gut microbe diversity, especially lower numbers of Bifidobacteria and Prevotella. After an 18-week study during which participants received a bacteria-fortified drink, the children’s gastrointestinal symptoms of chronic diarrhea,… Continue reading Krajmalnik-Brown Team Research Reported in Nature Article

Krajmalnik-Brown Lab Research Featured in Economist Radio Podcast

You can listen to a podcast by Economist Radio about the relationsip between gut microbes and Autism Spectrum Disorder, which features work done in Dr. Rosa Krajmalnik-Brown’s laboratory, HERE. Here is a synopsis from their website: How can understanding the link between gut bacteria and Autism Spectrum Disorder help scientists develop a treatment? Kenneth Cukier hosts

Krajmalnik-Brown Lab Microbiota Transfer Therapy Research Featured in Scientific Reports

Research by members of the Rosa Krajmalnik-Brown and James Adams programs at Arizona State University is featured in a new study, “Long-Term Benefit of Microbiota Transfer Therapy in Autism Symptoms and Gut Microbiota,” published in Scientific Reports. The study demonstrates that Microbiota Transfer Therapy provides long-term benefits for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. ABC… Continue reading Krajmalnik-Brown Lab Microbiota Transfer Therapy Research Featured in Scientific Reports