FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 18, 2022·4 min readAlzheimer’s Breakthrough: Genetic Link to Gut Disorders ConfirmedA new study reveals a genetic link between Alzheimer's disease and several gut-related disorders. Researchers report Alzheimer's patients and those with intestinal disorders have specific genes in common. The findings add to the evidence the gut-brain axis may play a role in the development of neurodegenerative disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 27, 2022·4 min readIntermittent Fasting May Help Heal Nerve DamageIntermittent fasting alters the gut bacteria in mice, facilitating an increased ability for damaged nerves to recover.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 20, 2022·5 min readHelping the Brain to Heal the GutResearchers say using psychological interventions like CBT may help to alleviate anxiety and other symptoms associated with IBS.Read More
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
AutismFeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 26, 2022·4 min readGastrointestinal Issues Linked With Anxiety and Social Withdrawal for Kids With AutismResearchers discovered a bi-directional relationship between internalizing symptoms, social withdrawal, and gastrointestinal problems in children and teens on the autism spectrum, reporting the symptoms seem to impact one another simultaneously.Read More
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