How gut microbiota contribute to neuropsychiatric disorders: evidence from neuroimaging studies - PubMed
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- The gut microbiota and central nervous system (CNS) diseases interaction is a major focus in neuroscience and microbiome research.
- Gut microbiota influence neurodevelopmental, neurodegenerative, autoimmune, and psychiatric conditions via the microbiota-gut-brain axis.
- Advanced neuroimaging techniques (e.g., MRI, PET, DTI) enable in vivo visualization of gut microbial effects on brain structure and function.
- The review links gut microbiota to neurological (e.g., Alzheimer's, multiple sclerosis) and psychiatric disorders (e.g., schizophrenia, autism) using neuroimaging evidence.
- Mechanisms include microbial metabolites, immune-inflammatory responses, and neuroimmune pathways.
- Future directions involve integrating multi-omics data with neuroimaging for clinical applications.