Latest

gut-brain axis

Featured Neurology Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·February 8, 2022·4 min read

Fecal Implants Drive Behavioral and Cognitive Changes in Alzheimer’s Model

Modulating 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.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·January 27, 2022·3 min read

Diet and Gut Bacteria May Play a Role in Multiple Sclerosis

Researchers 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.

This shows a boy drinking from a water bottle

Featured Neuroscience

·January 27, 2022·5 min read

How Gut Neurons Communicate With the Brain to Control Thirst

A new study sheds light on the gut-to-brain osmolality signaling that regulates thirst, revealing a sensory pathway that mediates the process.

This shows a drawing of a head, intestines and microbes

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·December 21, 2021·4 min read

Gut-Derived Metabolites That Play a Role in Neurodegeneration Identified

Researchers have identified high levels of three gut-produced toxic metabolites in plasma and cerebrospinal fluid samples of patients with multiple sclerosis.

This graph shows the diversity of gut microbes across a lifespan

Autism Featured Neuroscience

·December 20, 2021·5 min read

Research That Potentially Links Autism and Brain-Gut Microbiome

A new review of almost 200 publications suggests the gut microbiota may play a critical role in modulating brain function, social behavior and other symptoms of autism.

This shows microglia in the brain of alzheimer's mouse models

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·December 2, 2021·5 min read

Immune Cells in the Brain Play Key Role in Relationship Between Gut Microbes and Amyloid Beta Deposits

Microglia, 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.

Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·November 26, 2021·4 min read

A Gut Bacteria That Improves Memory in Bees

A species of gut bacteria called Lactobacillus apis has been linked to enhanced memory and cognition in bumblebees.

Featured Neuroscience

·November 17, 2021·3 min read

Exercise Increases the Body’s Own ‘Cannabis’ Which Reduces Chronic Inflammation

For people with arthritis, exercise reduces pain and lowers levels of inflammatory cytokines. Exercise also increases the production of natural endocannabinoids. Researchers found the way exercise promotes these changes was due to altered gut microbes.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·October 21, 2021·2 min read

Gut-Brain Axis Response to Inflammation May Underlie Inflammatory Bowel Disease-Related Mental Symptoms

The vascular barrier in the choroid plexus locks down access to the brain in response to gut inflammation that causes IBD. The dysregulated activity of the gut-brain vascular axis appears to protect the brain from inflammation. However, the mechanism may increase the risk of both cognitive and mental health problems associated with IBD.

This shows a cross section of a mouse gut

Featured Neuroscience

·October 20, 2021·3 min read

Glial Cells Crucial to Maintaining Healthy Gut Immunity

Glial cells coordinate immune responses in the gut following infection. Researchers report glial cells could be targets for therapeutics to treat inflammatory bowel disorders.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·October 5, 2021·6 min read

Natural Compound in Basil May Protect Against Alzheimer’s Disease

Fenchol, a natural compound found in basil and other plans, appears to have a neuroprotective effect against Alzheimer's disease. Fenchol reduces the formation of zombie neural cells and increases the degradation of non-functional amyloid beta, allowing for quicker clearance of the protein from the brain.