The parent-offspring microbiome and neurobehavioral development. (2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Alberts, Jeffrey R.; Harshaw, Christopher; Demas, Gregory E.; Wellman, Cara L.; Morrow, Ardythe L.
• Is Part Of: Behavioral and brain sciences. Volume 42(2019)
• Publication Date: 2019
• Subjects: Psychophysiology -- Periodicals; Psychology -- Periodicals; Human behavior -- Periodicals; Animal behavior -- Periodicals; Brain -- Periodicals; 616.89142
• DOI: 10.1017/S0140525X18002819
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0140-525X

Abstract

Abstract: We identify the significance and typical requirements of developmental analyses of the microbiome-gut-brain (MGB) in parents, offspring, and parent-offspring relations, which have particular importance for neurobehavioral outcomes in mammalian species, including humans. We call for a focus on behavioral measures of social-emotional function. Methodological approaches to interpreting relations between the microbiota and behavior are discussed.