Maternal Immune Activation Linked to Lasting Gut and Brain Immune Changes in Offspring
A recent mouse study shows maternal immune activation can cause lasting immune and microbiota changes in offspring's gut and brain, potentially influencing neurodevelopmental disorder risks.
Study Finds Artichoke Extract May Improve Autism-Like Behaviors in Rat Models Exposed to Prenatal Immune Challenges
A new study in rats shows that prenatal immune activation and valproic acid exposure impair social behaviors linked to autism, but artichoke-derived prebiotics may improve these symptoms.