FeaturedNeuroscience·November 1, 2022·3 min readHow Gut Bacteria Influence the Effects of Cocaine in MiceCocaine use supports the growth of γ-proteobacteria, a common gut bacteria that consume glycine. As glycine levels become depleted mouse models exhibit a higher response to cocaine with abnormal behaviors including increased drug-induced locomotion and drug-seeking behaviors.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 1, 2022·4 min readA Gut-Brain Connection for Social DevelopmentHealthy microbes in the gut encourage synaptic pruning in brain circuits associated with social behavior. Previous research has linked both poor synaptic pruning and gut health to neurodevelopmental disorders including ASD. The new findings could pave the way for treatments for disorders associated with social behavior deficits.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 29, 2022·5 min readFermented Foods and Fiber May Lower Stress LevelsAdding more fermented foods and fiber to your daily diet for four weeks has a significant impact when it comes to reducing stress.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 23, 2022·4 min readSnacking on Almonds Boosts Gut HealthConsuming a hand full of almonds each day increases butyrate production, improves bacterial metabolism, and positively influences health.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 11, 2022·5 min readGut Microbiome Plays a Role in Lifestyle’s Effects on Dementia RiskThe microbiome of the gut may influence how exercise and diet affect overall brain health and the risk of developing dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 5, 2022·5 min readMultiple Health Benefits of Chocolate, Red Wine, and Apples When Consumed in the Right AmountsOptimal intake of B-type procyanidins, a class of polyphenols found in apples, cocoa, and red wine, is linked to metabolic and the hormesis of hemodynamic responses.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 29, 2022·3 min readPostbiotics Could Deliver Immunity Boost in Your Morning CoffeePostbiotics with a morning coffee can help give your immune system a boost, a new study reveals.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 23, 2022·4 min readStrong Link Between Gut Bacteria and MetabolitesStudy reveals a strong connection between certain bacteria residing in the gut and metabolites, small molecules found in the blood.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·September 18, 2022·4 min readLike Genes, Your Gut Microbes Pass From One Generation to the NextNot only did microbes diversify within early modern human hosts as they traveled and settled in different geographical locations, they also followed human evolution by limiting themselves to the gut.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·September 16, 2022·4 min readDozens of Gut Bacteria Associated With Multiple SclerosisResearchers reveal significant differences in gut bacteria in patients with multiple sclerosis compared to those without the autoimmune disease. The study also uncovered novel mechanisms by which the bacteria may influence the disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 9, 2022·2 min readAntibiotics Given in Infancy May Have Adverse Impact on Adult Gut HealthEarly life exposure to antibiotics has a long-lasting effect on the enteric nervous system, microbiome, and gut function.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 6, 2022·5 min readDNA in Viking Poop Sheds New Light on 55,000-Year-Old Relationship Between Gut CompanionsStool samples taken from Viking latrines allowed researchers to map the genome of the Whipworm parasite. The study maps the parasite's global spread and relationship with human beings.Read More