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·December 22, 2022·5 min read

Evidence of Horizontal Gene Transfer Between Human Maternal Microbiome and Infant Gut Microbiome

A new model of vertical microbiome transmission between mother and child has been reported. Researchers say microbes in the maternal gut share genes with those in the infant's gut during the perinatal period directly following birth up to a few weeks postbirth.

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·November 11, 2019·5 min read

What 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.

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·December 5, 2017·6 min read

Shutting Off Hunger’s Alarm System

Researchers have identified a mechanism that drives hunger. A new study reports the sight or smell of food can temporarily turn of AgRP neurons, which drive the urge to eat. These neurons remain inactive until the brain receives a signal from the gut that calories have been consumed.

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·January 21, 2017·5 min read

Changes in Blood-Brain Barrier and Intestinal Permeability Found in People With Autism

Researchers discover a link between neuroinflammation associated with impairment to the blood-brain barrier and intestinal permeability in people with ASD.

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·October 7, 2015·6 min read

Link Between Gut Bacteria and Anorexia Nervosa Discovered

Researchers report gut bacteria could play a vital role in anorexia nervosa.