FeaturedNeuroscience·June 8, 2022·4 min readA Polyphenol-Rich Diet Prevents Inflammation in Older PeoplePolyphenols can reduce inflammation in older people by altering the intestinal microbiota and inducing the production of indole 3-propionic acid.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·June 6, 2022·5 min readHow the Gut Microbiome Impacts Immunotherapy Response in Glioblastoma Brain CancerResearchers say the gut microbiome may be a viable targetable biomarker to improve immunotherapy responses in those with glioblastoma and a range of other cancers.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 1, 2022·6 min readStretchable Probe Measures Brain Chemicals Central to Parkinson’s, Depression, and Gut DiseaseA newly invented soft, implantable probe can interface between gut and brain tissue, measuring both dopamine and serotonin levels. The device has applications for depression, Parkinson's disease, and intestinal disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 20, 2022·5 min readGot Food Cravings? What’s Living in Your Gut May Be ResponsibleMicrobes in the gut influence what an animal chooses to eat. Altering the microbiome resulted in changes to preferred diets.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 15, 2022·4 min readDecoding a Direct Dialog Between the Gut Microbiota and the BrainHypothalamic neurons directly detect variations in bacterial activity and adapt appetite and body temperature accordingly. The findings demonstrate a direct dialog occurs between the brain and the gut microbiota.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·April 1, 2022·6 min readThe Role of Gut Microbiota in Alzheimer’s DiseaseA new study aims to investigate the role the gastrointestinal microbiota may play in Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 18, 2022·5 min readCould There Be a Link Between the Enteric Neurons, Gut Microbiome and ALS?Study reveals an association between intestinal inflammation and the gut microbiome in the development and progression of ALS.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 8, 2022·4 min readFecal Implants Drive Behavioral and Cognitive Changes in Alzheimer’s ModelModulating the gut's microbiome by fecal implants induced behavioral and cognitive changes in mouse models of Alzheimer's disease. Researchers say the findings could help develop therapies to stall dementia via probiotic use and fecal transplantation.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 27, 2022·3 min readDiet and Gut Bacteria May Play a Role in Multiple SclerosisResearchers have identified a link between multiple sclerosis and a decreased level of specific gut bacteria. Additionally, the study reveals those who consume more meat may be at increased risk of developing the autoimmune disorder.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 25, 2022·2 min readA Link Between Gut Microbiota and Chronic Inflammatory Diseases Like ArthritisA new study has uncovered a link between gut bacteria and chronic inflammatory diseases like arthritis.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·December 2, 2021·5 min readImmune Cells in the Brain Play Key Role in Relationship Between Gut Microbes and Amyloid Beta DepositsMicroglia, a key immune cell in the brain, appears to mediate the relationship between the gut microbiome and amyloid-beta deposits in male mouse models of Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 26, 2021·4 min readA Gut Bacteria That Improves Memory in BeesA species of gut bacteria called Lactobacillus apis has been linked to enhanced memory and cognition in bumblebees.Read More