Research published in Translational Psychiatry recently explored the connection between the chromodomain helicase DNA-binding protein (CHD8) gene and autism-related gastrointestinal (GI) manifestations. Additionally, the study investigated the potential relationship between CHD8 haploinsufficiency and autism-related behavioral phenotypes. Study: CHD8 regulates gut epithelial cell function and affects autism-related behaviors through the gut-brain axis. Image Credit: Africa Studio/Shutterstock.com Background Previous