If the pilot findings are corroborated, the research represents the first step toward identifying a potential novel biomarker to guide interventions and better predict outcomes for children with autism.

A new study shows for the vast majority of kids with Lyme disease, symptoms improve just days or weeks after starting antibiotic therapy.

In the face of growing antibiotic resistance and few antibiotics in the development pipeline, phages are drawing renewed research interest as a potential silver bullet.

The microbiome effects a number of urologic diseases in children, including urinary tract infections, urge urinary incontinence and urolithiasis.