A call for mapping the development of the microbiota-gut-brain axis during human infancy. (2019) - Kelsey, Caroline Malory
Abstract: We argue for the importance of looking at the microbiota-gut-brain axis from a human developmental perspective. For this purpose, we first briefly highlight emerging research with infants attesting that the microbiome plays a role in early brain and cognitive development. We then discuss the use of developmentally informed humanized mouse models and implications of microbiome research that go beyond probiotic administration.