Journal article
Adolescence, the Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis, and the Emergence of Psychiatric Disorders
Abstract
Second only to early life, adolescence is a period of dramatic change and growth. For the developing young adult, this occurs against a backdrop of distinct environmental challenges and stressors. A significant body of work has identified an important role for the microbiota-gut-brain (MGB) axis in the development and function of the brain. Given that the MGB axis is both highly plastic during the teenage years and vulnerable to environmental …
Authors
McVey Neufeld SF; Ahn M; Kunze WA; McVey Neufeld K-A
Journal
Biological Psychiatry, Vol. 95, No. 4, pp. 310–318
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
February 2024
DOI
10.1016/j.biopsych.2023.10.006
ISSN
0006-3223