Microbes in the Mouth May Hold Clues to Cognitive Impairment in People with Schizophrenia (IMAGE)

Institute of Science Tokyo

Microbes in the Mouth May Hold Clues to Cognitive Impairment in People with Schizophrenia

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In a cross-sectional study, researchers compared oral microbiota profiles and cognitive test scores in patients with schizophrenia and healthy controls. Within the schizophrenia group, lower microbial diversity was associated with poorer cognitive performance.

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Institute of Science Tokyo

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