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·August 16, 2018·4 min read

Microbial Activity in the Mouth May Differentiate Children with ASD

Researchers report differences in oral microbial gene expression may distinguish children with ASD from their peers not on the spectrum. The study suggests GI microbiome disruptions, previously identified in children with ASD, may extend to the mouth and throat.

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·July 9, 2018·4 min read

Vaginal Microbiome May Influence Stress Levels of Offspring

A new mouse study reveals pups of mothers who faced prenatal stress and who were exposed, by birth, to maternal vaginal microbiota had decreased body weight and exhibited increased stress hormones as adults.

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·June 24, 2018·4 min read

Gut Bacteria Influences Metabolism Through the Immune System

Digestive enteroendocrine cells use an innate immune pathway to respond to good bacteria by fine tuning metabolism to diet and intestinal conditions, a new study reveals.

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·January 26, 2018·2 min read

New Type of Botox Identified

Researchers have identified a new active botulinum neurotoxin. The discovery could lead to the development of new protein therapeutics.

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·November 17, 2017·5 min read

How the Immune System Identifies Invading Bacteria

A new Science study reveals researchers have been able to witness NAIP5, an immune system protein in mice, scan a bacterial protein in six different ways to help ensure correct identification.

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·July 17, 2017·4 min read

Bacteria Found in Alzheimer’s Brains

A new study published in Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience provides new evidence that bacterial infection and inflammation could contribute to Alzheimer's disease. Researchers found a tenfold higher overall ratio of Actinobacteria to Proteobacteria in the brains of Alzheimer's patients compared to those without the disease.

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·November 30, 2016·5 min read

Alzheimer’s Pathology May Be Influenced by Bacteria

Researchers find higher levels of LPS and E coli K99 pili proteins in brain samples of Alzheimer's patients.

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·October 25, 2016·4 min read

The Current State of Psychobiotics

Researchers explore emerging strategies for planting brain-altering bacteria in the gut to provide mental benefits.

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·October 18, 2016·4 min read

Bacterial Genes Boost Current in Human Cells

Researchers have harvested genes for ion channels from bacteria which can enhance electrical signals in human cells.

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·May 25, 2016·6 min read

Could Alzheimer’s Associated Amyloid Plaques Fight Bacterial Infections?

According to researchers, the expression of human amyloid beta protected against potentially lethal infections in mice, roundworms and cultured human brain cells.

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·May 17, 2016·5 min read

Bacterial Immunization Prevents PTSD-Like Symptoms in Mice

According to a new study, mice injected with a specific bacterium became more resilient to stress, showing less anxiety and fear in stressful situations.