"Microbial modulation via cross-fostering prevents the effects of pervasive environmental stressors on microglia and social behavior," by Dr. Caroline J. Smith, Assistant Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience, Boston College
- Event Type
- Seminar/Symposium
- Sponsor
- Neuroscience Program
- Location
- Beckman Institute 1005
- Date
- Sep 12, 2023 4:00 pm
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- 97
- Originating Calendar
- Neuroscience Program Seminars
Air pollution and maternal stress during pregnancy are both risk factors for autism spectrum disorder. However, the biological mechanisms by which these exposures lead to autism-relevant behavioral deficits in offspring remain unknown. This seminar will discuss work suggesting that both the gut microbiome and microglia - the resident immune cells of the brain - may be critical players in this developmental response.