Probiotic could guard against Parkinson’s
Building on previous research that links gut bacteria to the development of Parkinson's disease, researchers identified a probiotic which prevents the formation of alpha-synuclein.... Read More...
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Gut microbes may improve stroke recovery
Microbiota-derived short-chain fatty acids (SCFA) modulate stroke recovery. The effect was mediated by circulating lymphocytes on microglia activation. The study reports SCFAs could be a potential therapeutic to improve post-stroke recovery.... Read More...
Fecal transplantation to treat patients with Parkinson’s disease: Hope or hype?
Study reflects on the possible use of fecal microbiome transplants and pre/probiotics to help with the treatment of Parkinson's disease. Findings reveal fecal transplants have not yet been proven to be effective for motor symptoms associated with the condition, and probiotics have only been shown to assist with constipation.... Read More...
Bacteria in the gut may alter aging process
Transplanting gut microbiota from older mice to younger germ-free mice increased hippocampal neurogenesis and intestinal growth.... Read More...
What do we know about the gut microbiota in Parkinson’s disease?
Researchers propose future gut microbiome studies related to Parkinson's disease should address questions relevant to patient care.... Read More...
Even the fetus has gut bacteria
Both human and mouse fetuses have their own microbiome, which is transmitted from the mother. Findings provide new avenues for interventions during pregnancy to stimulate the fetal microbiome when the mother shows risk of premature birth.... Read More...
Babies born by C-section have different gut bacteria
The mode of delivery at birth is a significant factor in the composition of gut bacteria. Children born via cesarean section have reduced levels of 'good' bacteria and an increased number of pathogens linked to the hospital environment.... Read More...
Microbiome may be involved in mechanisms related to muscle strength in older adults
Study adds to the growing body of evidence that the microbiome may impact muscle mass and physical function. In high-functioning older adults and mouse models, researchers identified higher levels of good bacteria in the microbiome than in their lower-functioning peers.... Read More...
How sleepless nights compromise the health of your gut
Study reveals the function of specific immune cells, well documented as playing a significant role in gut health, is directly controlled by our circadian clock.... Read More...
How gut bacteria negatively influences serotonin and blood sugar levels
A new study shows how the microbiome communicates with cells producing serotonin to influence blood sugar levels. The microbiome can worsen metabolism by signaling to cells in the gut that produce serotonin. This drives up serotonin levels. The rise in blood serotonin levels causes metabolic problems.... Read More...
How serotonin and a popular anti-depressant affect the gut’s microbiota
Serotonin and SSRIs like Prozac can have a major effect on gut bacteria. When exposed to serotonin, specific gut bacteria grew to higher levels. However, when exposed to SSRIs, the bacterium grew to much lower levels in mouse models.... Read More...
Diet’s effect on gut bacteria could play role in reducing Alzheimer’s risk
A modified Mediterranean-ketogenic diet can modulate the gut microbiome and metabolites associated with improvements in Alzheimer's disease biomarkers.... Read More...