FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 15, 2019·4 min readFecal 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
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 14, 2019·4 min readBacteria in the gut may alter aging processTransplanting gut microbiota from older mice to younger germ-free mice increased hippocampal neurogenesis and intestinal growth.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 11, 2019·5 min readWhat 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
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 23, 2019·3 min readEven the fetus has gut bacteriaBoth 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
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 21, 2019·4 min readBabies born by C-section have different gut bacteriaThe 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
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·September 18, 2019·5 min readMicrobiome may be involved in mechanisms related to muscle strength in older adultsStudy 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
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·September 18, 2019·5 min readHow sleepless nights compromise the health of your gutStudy 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
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 17, 2019·2 min readHow gut bacteria negatively influences serotonin and blood sugar levelsA 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
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 6, 2019·5 min readHow serotonin and a popular anti-depressant affect the gut’s microbiotaSerotonin 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
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 3, 2019·4 min readDiet’s effect on gut bacteria could play role in reducing Alzheimer’s riskA modified Mediterranean-ketogenic diet can modulate the gut microbiome and metabolites associated with improvements in Alzheimer's disease biomarkers.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·August 29, 2019·3 min readThe ‘inflammation’ of opioid use: Research correlates inflammation in the brain and gut to negative emotional state during opioid withdrawalInflammation 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.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·August 20, 2019·4 min readMicronutrients affect gut bacteria associated with ADHD in small but promising studyA small-scale study found children with ADHD who took micronutrients had lower levels of gut bacteria previously linked to the disorder, and a healthier range of overall microbiota. The study indicates micronutrient supplements could be a safe therapy for those with ADHD. Researchers stress further research is needed.Read More
