FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·April 4, 2017·3 min readLow Doses Penicillin in Early Life Induces Long Term Behavioral ChangesA new study reports penicillin when administered during pregnancy or during early years of life can result in long-term behavioral changes.Read More
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FeaturedNeurology·March 3, 2017·5 min readFurther Evidence For Link Between Gut Bacteria and Parkinson’s DiseaseA new study reports Parkinson's disease and some of the medications used to treat the condition have distinct effects on the bacteria that make up the gut microbiome.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 11, 2017·4 min readPrebiotics May Help to Cope With StressUpping your intake of prebiotics is not only beneficial for your gut bacteria, it may also help to recover normal sleep patterns following a stressful event, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 10, 2017·3 min readGut Bacteria May Play a Role in Alzheimer’s DiseaseAccording to researchers, intestinal bacteria can accelerate Alzheimer's development.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·January 27, 2017·4 min readRebalancing Gut Microbiome Lengthens ALS Survival: Mouse StudyResearchers report transgenic mice engineered to carry genes associated with ALS showed improved neuromuscualr function and lived longer after being exposed to butyrate.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 29, 2016·4 min readGut Microorganisms Affect Our PhysiologyA new study reports the gut microbiota can modulate serotonin transporter activity.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·December 19, 2016·5 min readMissing Link Between Gut and Brain Discovered With Big Implications for DiseaseResearchers have identified immune cells in the membranes around the brain that could be a 'missing link' in the gut-brain axis. The immune cells also appear to have a positive impact on recovery following spinal cord injury.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·December 7, 2016·3 min readGut Feelings: Microbiome May Affect Mental Health and Interact With TreatmentsResearchers confirm the link between mood, mental health and gut bacteria.Read More