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Learn About the Link Between Intestinal Organisms and Autism at Faculty Lecture, Jan. 22

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Julie Torruellas Garcia, Ph.D

Can knowing the identity of the bacteria living in our digestive tract help us to diagnose and treat autism? The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences will host a discussion on current research on the link between certain gut microbiota and autism as part of the Faculty Lecture Series. This lecture will review the identification of intestinal microbes in children with autism and the potential use of probiotics and vaccines as treatment for the disorder.

“Identification of Gut Microbes and Their Link to Autism”

Faculty Lecture Series | Julie Torruellas Garcia, Ph.D., assistant professor

Thursday, January 22, 2015

Noon–1:00 p.m.

Alvin Sherman Library | Second Floor Gallery

This event is free and all are welcome to attend. For more information, contact James Doan, Ph.D., professor, at (954) 262-8207.