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·April 1, 2022·6 min read

The Role of Gut Microbiota in Alzheimer’s Disease

A new study aims to investigate the role the gastrointestinal microbiota may play in Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders.

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·April 1, 2022·2 min read

Harnessing Probiotics to Deliver Parkinson’s Disease Treatment

A newly developed probiotic bacteria that can synthesize the dopamine precursor L-DOPA is safe, well-tolerated, and eliminates the side effects associated with L-DOPA use for Parkinson's disease.

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·March 18, 2022·5 min read

Could 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.

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·February 16, 2022·4 min read

Preclinical Study Finds Gut Fungi Influence Neuroimmunity and Behavior

A specific group of fungi in the intestines may protect against intestinal injury and influence social behaviors.

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·February 16, 2022·5 min read

Microbes in Gut Might Affect Personality

Study finds there are distinct bacteria and metabolomic pathways associated with four personality traits.

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·February 14, 2022·7 min read

A Microbial Compound in the Gut Leads to Anxious Behaviors in Mice

A small-molecule metabolite produced by gut bacteria in mice, can travel to the brain and alter brain cell function, inducing anxiety behaviors.

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·February 10, 2022·4 min read

Brain Region Associated With Feeling Full After Eating Identified

Researchers have identified a brain region and neural circuitry that mediates satiation.

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·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.

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·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.

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·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.

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·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.

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·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.