FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 9, 2022·5 min readGood Bacteria to Tackle DepressionProbiotics can support the effects of antidepressants to help relieve symptoms of depression.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 10, 2022·5 min readClues About Concussions From the GutSigns of concussion may be found in the gut, a new study reports. Researchers found a correlation between traumatic brain injury proteins in the blood and one brain injury-linked bacteria in stool samples.Read More
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FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 18, 2022·4 min readExploring How Genetics Affects the Functions of the Gut MicrobiomeStudy sheds light on the role genetics play in shaping the human microbiome.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
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·April 1, 2022·2 min readHarnessing Probiotics to Deliver Parkinson’s Disease TreatmentA 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.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
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 16, 2022·4 min readPreclinical Study Finds Gut Fungi Influence Neuroimmunity and BehaviorA specific group of fungi in the intestines may protect against intestinal injury and influence social behaviors.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 16, 2022·5 min readMicrobes in Gut Might Affect PersonalityStudy finds there are distinct bacteria and metabolomic pathways associated with four personality traits.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 14, 2022·7 min readA Microbial Compound in the Gut Leads to Anxious Behaviors in MiceA small-molecule metabolite produced by gut bacteria in mice, can travel to the brain and alter brain cell function, inducing anxiety behaviors.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 10, 2022·4 min readBrain Region Associated With Feeling Full After Eating IdentifiedResearchers have identified a brain region and neural circuitry that mediates satiation.Read More
