FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·December 19, 2016·5 min readMissing Link Between Gut and Brain Discovered With Big Implications for DiseaseResearchers 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.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 14, 2016·4 min readStress-Induced Changes in Maternal Gut Could Negatively Impact Offspring for LifeResearchers 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.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 26, 2016·5 min readProtection Against Parkinson’s Disease May Begin in the GutResearchers report cells located in the gut spark an immune response that protects neurons against damage connected to Parkinson's.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·May 9, 2016·4 min readUnderstanding the Gut-Brain Connection May Give New Insights into Multiple SclerosisA new study reports diet and gut bacteria may influence astrocytes and help control inflammation in Multiple Sclerosis.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 25, 2016·4 min readNeurons in Gut Help Immune System Keep Inflammation in CheckResearchers report neurons help protect intestinal tissue from over-inflammation.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·January 16, 2016·3 min readSocial Benefits: More Sociable Chimps Harbor Richer Gut MicrobiomesBeing sociable may help transmit beneficial microbes, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 30, 2015·3 min readEarly Life Exercise Alters Gut Microbes and Promotes Healthy Brain and MetabolismAccording 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.Read More
