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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.

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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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·January 25, 2016·4 min read

Neurons in Gut Help Immune System Keep Inflammation in Check

Researchers report neurons help protect intestinal tissue from over-inflammation.

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·May 9, 2016·4 min read

Understanding the Gut-Brain Connection May Give New Insights into Multiple Sclerosis

A new study reports diet and gut bacteria may influence astrocytes and help control inflammation in Multiple Sclerosis.

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·September 26, 2016·5 min read

Protection Against Parkinson’s Disease May Begin in the Gut

Researchers report cells located in the gut spark an immune response that protects neurons against damage connected to Parkinson's.

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·November 14, 2016·4 min read

Stress-Induced Changes in Maternal Gut Could Negatively Impact Offspring for Life

Researchers report pregnant mice exposed to stress had alterations in the makeup of bacteria in their guts, as well as in the intestinal tracts of their female offspring.

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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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·January 23, 2017·5 min read

Autism Symptoms Improve After Fecal Transplant: Small Study

Experimental fecal transplant may help to improve autism symptoms, a new study reports.

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·February 10, 2017·3 min read

Gut Bacteria May Play a Role in Alzheimer’s Disease

According to researchers, intestinal bacteria can accelerate Alzheimer's development.

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·February 11, 2017·4 min read

Prebiotics May Help to Cope With Stress

Upping 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.

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·March 2, 2017·4 min read

Intestinal Bacteria Alter Gut and Brain Function

A new study reaffirms the link between intestinal bacteria and altered gut and brain function.

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·April 5, 2017·7 min read

Probiotics Benefit in Schizophrenia Shaped by Yeast Infections

Researchers report introducing probiotics help reduce yeast infections in men with schizophrenia. Additionally, the probiotics could help decrease the hallucinations and delusions associated with the disease.