Autism could be diagnosed with stool sample, scientists say

Researchers found differences in the gut microbes of autistic people, raising hopes for faster diagnosis

Do gut microbes have a role in autism itself?

Scientists have raised hopes for a cheap and simple test for autism after discovering consistent differences between the microbes found in the guts of autistic people and those without the condition.

The finding suggests that a routine stool sample test could help doctors identify autism early, meaning people would receive their diagnosis, and hopefully support, much faster than with the lengthy procedure used in clinics today.