Professor Carding gives an insight into the human microbiome and its role in the mechanisms underpinning neurological diagnoses. He also describes new research trials involving faecal microbiota transplant (FMT) and the future of a more personalised approach to medicine.

The microbiome is one of the main foci of The Synapse Centre and better understanding its role in brain development and behaviour. The microbiome's role on gut permeability, immune dysregulation, abnormal metabolism is only starting to be understood but may underpin a variety of different neurodevelopmental disorders.