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·February 2, 2021·2 min read

Genetic Contribution to Anxiety Is Partially Mediated by Gut Microbiome

Researchers identified specific genetic variants and families of gut microbes associated with anxiety-like behavior, including host genes that influence anxiety indirectly.

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·January 29, 2021·4 min read

Specific Bacteria in the Gut Prompt Mother Mice to Neglect Their Pups

Researchers have identified a strain of E.coli in the guts of female mice that cause them to neglect their offspring. The study shows a direct link between the microbiome and maternal behavior.

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·February 4, 2020·5 min read

Dopamine signals may guide migration of immune cells to infection sites

Dopamine may play a role in activating immune cells to migrate in the early stages of infection.

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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 6, 2016·5 min read

The Role Gut Bacteria Plays in Neurodegenerative Diseases

Researchers report proteins produced by gut bacteria may cause protein misfolding in the brain and cerebral inflammation.

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·July 26, 2016·6 min read

Gut Busting: How Gaseous Substances in the Body Affect Psyche and Behavior

A new study reports on the role gasotransmitters play in behavior and psychology.

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·November 24, 2015·4 min read

Gut Microbes Signal to the Brain When They Are Full

According to a new study, twenty minutes after a meal, gut microbes produce proteins that suppress the desire for feeding in animals.

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·July 29, 2015·3 min read

Mathematical Model for Robots with ‘Bacterial Brains’

Researchers use a mathematical model to demonstrate that bacteria can control robot behavior.

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·October 9, 2013·2 min read

Recombinant Human Prion Protein Inhibits Prion Propagation

A new study offers a promising discovery for the treatment and prevention of prion disease.

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·October 8, 2013·4 min read

Study Shows How Infections in Newborns are Linked to Later Behavior Problems

Inflammation in the brain prevents cells from accessing the iron they need in order to perform a critical role in neurodevelopment.

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·June 14, 2013·5 min read

Researchers Design Variant of Main Painkiller Receptor

Researchers have developed a variant of the Mu opioid receptor which has several advantages for experimentation The variant can be grown in large quantities and is water soluble, allowing for experiments and applications which have previously been challenging.