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.
Researchers have identified a new active botulinum neurotoxin. The discovery could lead to the development of new protein therapeutics.
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.
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.
Researchers find higher levels of LPS and E coli K99 pili proteins in brain samples of Alzheimer's patients.
Researchers explore emerging strategies for planting brain-altering bacteria in the gut to provide mental benefits.
Researchers have harvested genes for ion channels from bacteria which can enhance electrical signals in human cells.
According to researchers, the expression of human amyloid beta protected against potentially lethal infections in mice, roundworms and cultured human brain cells.
According to a new study, mice injected with a specific bacterium became more resilient to stress, showing less anxiety and fear in stressful situations.
A new study reports some types of gut bacteria can leverage the immune system to decrease the severity of ischemic stroke.
A new editorial indicates certain microbes may be responsible for Alzheimer's disease.
Researchers discover an enzyme that seeks and destroys nicotine before it hits the brain. The discovery could lead to new therapies to help people quit smoking.
