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Autism could be diagnosed with stool sample, scientists say (ground.news)
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[–] 26 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Human: I'm the only intelligent being! I'm the crown of creation!

Gut microbes: Haha. Good one. Now dance for us!

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago

    LOL I failed to recognise at first that it could also be interpreted as bacteria causing autism. It could also be that because of a characteristic genetic programming, intestine cells produce a compound which specific microorganisms thrive in. In such a case, I wouldn't be surprised if someone also found such microbial indicators in saliva or on the skin.

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