Blastocystis: view from atop the gut-brain iceberg.

Trends Parasitol

Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Parasitology, Healthy Longevity Translational Research Programme and Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, 5 Science Drive 2, Singapore 117545, Singapore. Electronic address:

Published: January 2024

Blastocystis is a common intestinal parasite that has been linked to gut pathology in humans. In this article, we highlight recent publications that offer insight into how these organisms can influence human cognition and the gut microbiome. We also suggest a potential mechanism of action by which this might occur.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pt.2023.10.002DOI Listing

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