A clinical trial has launched in Auckland aimed at alleviating gut issues which disproportionately impact people with autism.
Researchers are giving a microbiome transfer to around 50 people, in collaboration with Altogether Autism and Autism New Zealand
Close to half of the 90-thousand New Zealanders with diagnosed autism experience potentially distressing gut problems, though it's not entirely clear why.
Liggins Institute's lead investigator, Professor Wayne Cutfield, talks to Jesse about their project and what they hope to achieve.
Microbiome Photo: ANDRZEJ WOJCICKI SCIENCE PHOTO L AWO Science Photo Library
