FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 15, 2016·3 min readAntibiotic Restores Brain Cell Communication in Areas Damaged by Alzheimer’sResearchers report an antibiotic usually administered prior to surgery to prevent infection could help reduce damage to the brain that occurs during the early stages of Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 21, 2016·4 min readAntibiotics Weaken Alzheimer’s Progression Through Changes in Gut BacteriaA new study reports long term use of antibiotics in mice decreased levels of amyloid plaques and activated inflammatory microglial cells.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·July 20, 2016·5 min readInfections and Antibiotic Use Linked to Manic Episodes in People With Serious Mental IllnessA new study appears to add to the growing evidence that the immune system may play a vital role in some psychiatric disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 19, 2016·4 min readA Link Between Gut Bacteria and Neurogenesis: Mouse StudyAccording to a new mouse study, antibiotics that are strong enough to kill gut bacteria can also halt the growth of hippocampal neurons.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscience·March 12, 2016·5 min readBacterial Infections During Pregnancy May Trigger Abnormal Neuron Proliferation in Fetal BrainResearchers have discovered how pieces of bacterial cell wall cross the placenta and enter developing neurons, altering fetal brain anatomy and cognitive functioning after birth.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPsychology·February 18, 2016·3 min readCommon Antibiotic May Be Linked to Temporary Mental ConfusionAccording to researchers, some common antibiotics could be linked to delirium and some other temporary brain problems.Read More
