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·August 29, 2019·3 min read

The ‘inflammation’ of opioid use: Research correlates inflammation in the brain and gut to negative emotional state during opioid withdrawal

Inflammation caused by opioid use to both the brain and gut may exacerbate symptoms of negative emotions associated with withdrawal. Targeting the inflammation could help alleviate the negative experiences of opioid withdrawal and prevent dependence.

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·July 15, 2019·4 min read

The human microbiome is a treasure trove waiting to be unlocked

Understanding the complexity of the human microbiome may help unlock mysteries behind health and psychological illnesses.

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·November 5, 2017·5 min read

Gut Bacteria Linked to Age Related Conditions

Researchers transplanted gut bacteria from older mice into young mice and noted age related chronic inflammation following the procedure. The process, dubbed inflammaging, is linked to conditions associated with older age such as stoke and dementia.

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·October 17, 2016·4 min read

Gut Bacteria May Aid Recovery From Spinal Cord Injury

A new study suggests certain probiotics could help aid patients' recovery from spinal cord injury.

Diagram shows how dysbiosis causes the autism like behavior in mice.

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·June 16, 2016·6 min read

Single Species of Gut Bacteria Can Reverse Autism Related Social Behavior: Mouse Study

Researchers culture a strain of Lactobacillus reuteri from human breast milk and introduced it to mice. They discovered treatment with this bacterial strain appeared to rescue social behaviors.

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·July 19, 2010·5 min read

Gut Bacteria Can Affect Onset of Multiple Sclerosis

Gut bacteria, previously considered benign, has the ability to alter the immune system of mice enough to affect the rate of Multiple Sclerosis occurance.