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·July 21, 2016·4 min read

Antibiotics Weaken Alzheimer’s Progression Through Changes in Gut Bacteria

A new study reports long term use of antibiotics in mice decreased levels of amyloid plaques and activated inflammatory microglial cells.

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·July 12, 2016·4 min read

Changes Uncovered in Gut Bacteria of People with Multiple Sclerosis

A new study reveals changes in the gut microbiomes of untreated and treated multiple sclerosis patients.

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·July 7, 2016·5 min read

Link Between Brain Inflammation and Gut Bacteria in Chronic Liver Disease

Researchers discover a link between gut bacteria and brain inflammation in patients with cirrhosis.

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·June 27, 2016·3 min read

A Link Between Gut Bacteria and Multiple Sclerosis

According to a new study, an insufficient amount of good bacteria could have a direct link to MS.

Diagram shows how dysbiosis causes the autism like behavior in mice.

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·June 16, 2016·6 min read

Single Species of Gut Bacteria Can Reverse Autism Related Social Behavior: Mouse Study

Researchers culture a strain of Lactobacillus reuteri from human breast milk and introduced it to mice. They discovered treatment with this bacterial strain appeared to rescue social behaviors.

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·May 19, 2016·3 min read

Effect of Laxatives Could Provide New Clues About Parkinson’s

Researchers report the rigidity found in Parkinson's flattens off with regular use of laxatives to help manage constipation.

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·May 19, 2016·4 min read

A Link Between Gut Bacteria and Neurogenesis: Mouse Study

According to a new mouse study, antibiotics that are strong enough to kill gut bacteria can also halt the growth of hippocampal neurons.

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·April 25, 2016·4 min read

A Possible Link Between Gut Bacteria and PTSD

Researchers propose it may be possible to prevent or cure PTSD with the help of gut bacteria.

This set of works depicts the ecosystem of gut bacteria which help keep us healthy.

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·April 20, 2016·3 min read

Combinations of Gut Bacteria Affects Myelin Content and Brain Function

According to researchers, targeting specific gut bacteria could be a way to treat demyelinating diseases, like multiple sclerosis.

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·January 16, 2016·3 min read

Social Benefits: More Sociable Chimps Harbor Richer Gut Microbiomes

Being sociable may help transmit beneficial microbes, a new study reports.

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·December 30, 2015·3 min read

Early Life Exercise Alters Gut Microbes and Promotes Healthy Brain and Metabolism

According to researchers, starting to exercise early in life can alter gut microbes for the better, promoting healthier brain and metabolic activity throughout the course of a lifetime.

Diagram shows how the gut bacteria breaks down the pomegranate and protects the brain.

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·December 9, 2015·2 min read

Gut Bacteria Make Pomegranate Metabolites That May Protect Against Alzheimer’s

Urolithins, compounds which are created when the gut breaks down polyphenols in pomegranate extract, may protect against Alzheimer's disease, a new study reports.