FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·November 29, 2020·7 min readMicrobiota Linked to Dynamics of the Human Immune SystemStudy reveals the gut microbiome directly influences the makeup of the human immune system. Researchers found the concentration of different types of immune cells in the blood change in the presence of different bacterial strains in the gut.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 5, 2018·5 min readModeling the MicrobiomeResearchers have developed a new mathematical model that analyzes the interactions between gut bacteria.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 10, 2019·3 min readNew Bacteria Discovered in Human BloodResearchers have identified two new species of bacteria in the blood of patients in China. The bacterias are in the Enterobacter genus and are resistant to multiple antibiotics. Enterobacter has previously been linked to meningitis and other serious medical conditions.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 26, 2018·2 min readNew Type of Botox IdentifiedResearchers have identified a new active botulinum neurotoxin. The discovery could lead to the development of new protein therapeutics.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 4, 2018·6 min readPeriodontal Disease Bacteria May Kick Start Alzheimer’sA new mouse study reveals long term exposure to bacteria associated with periodontal disease causes neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration, leading to similar effects of Alzheimer's disease. Researchers report periodontal disease may be an initiator of Alzheimer's.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 10, 2022·4 min readPresence of Certain Bacteria in Saliva Might Indicate PTSDA simple saliva test that analyzes microbial distribution may accurately be used to diagnose PTSD in people, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·December 18, 2020·4 min readResearchers Identify Bacteria That Promote Metabolic and Mental HealthB. longum APC1472 reduces blood glucose levels and reduces weight gain in mouse models. The bacteria also keep ghrelin, a hormone associated with hunger, and the stress hormone cortisol in check.Read More
FeaturedMost PopularNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 9, 2016·3 min readResearchers Identify Virus and Two Types of Bacteria as Major Causes of Alzheimer’sA new editorial indicates certain microbes may be responsible for Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 7, 2015·3 min readStubbing Out Smoking: Nicotine Blocking Enzyme Takes Reward Out of SmokingResearchers 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.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 25, 2016·4 min readThe Current State of PsychobioticsResearchers explore emerging strategies for planting brain-altering bacteria in the gut to provide mental benefits.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePsychology·July 15, 2019·4 min readThe human microbiome is a treasure trove waiting to be unlockedUnderstanding the complexity of the human microbiome may help unlock mysteries behind health and psychological illnesses.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·July 9, 2018·4 min readVaginal Microbiome May Influence Stress Levels of OffspringA 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.Read More
