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·December 29, 2016·4 min read

Gut Microorganisms Affect Our Physiology

A new study reports the gut microbiota can modulate serotonin transporter activity.

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·December 19, 2016·5 min read

Missing Link Between Gut and Brain Discovered With Big Implications for Disease

Researchers 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.

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·December 7, 2016·3 min read

Gut Feelings: Microbiome May Affect Mental Health and Interact With Treatments

Researchers confirm the link between mood, mental health and gut bacteria.

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·December 2, 2016·5 min read

Gut Microbe Movements Regulate Host Circadian Rhythms

Study exposes a new dynamic between the mammalian organism and the microbes that live inside their gut.

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·December 1, 2016·6 min read

Parkinson’s Disease Linked to Gut Microbiome

A new study reports a link between the deterioration of motor skills in Parkinson's disease and alterations in the composition of populations of gut bacteria.

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·October 25, 2016·4 min read

The Current State of Psychobiotics

Researchers explore emerging strategies for planting brain-altering bacteria in the gut to provide mental benefits.

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·October 25, 2016·4 min read

Sleep Loss Tied to Gut Microbiota Changes in Humans

A new study reports sleep loss can lead to alterations in gut bacteria that have previously been linked to diabetes and obesity in humans.

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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.

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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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·August 11, 2016·4 min read

Targeting the Gut-Brain Connection Can Impact Immunity

Researchers report that manipulating dopamine signaling in the nervous system of C. elegans can control inflammation in the gut.

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·August 8, 2016·3 min read

Gut Bacteria Have Own Circadian Clock

Researchers report our gut bacteria is sensitive to melatonin and expresses its own circadian rhythm.

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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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