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·February 16, 2023·4 min read

Using Stool Samples as an Indicator of Early Form of Parkinson’s

Researchers report a greater concentration of alpha-synuclein aggregates was found in stool samples from Parkinson's patients who suffered isolated REM-sleep behavior disorder.

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·February 8, 2023·1 min read

Therapeutic Targeting of the Microbiome for Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Researchers investigate how the gut microbiome may impact brain development and contribute to neurodevelopmental disorders including ASD and ADHD.

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·February 8, 2023·8 min read

Microbiome Changes May Be a Signature for ME/CFS

People with myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) have abnormally low levels of specific health-promoting gut bacterial species than those without the disorders.

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·January 20, 2023·5 min read

Gut Microbes Control the Body’s Thermostat

In both healthy people and those with life-threatening infections, the gut microbiome appears to help regulate body temperature.

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·January 17, 2023·5 min read

Deep Meditation May Alter Gut Microbes for Better Health

Regularly practicing meditation helps regulate the gut microbiome and has the potential to lower anxiety, depression, and heart disease, a new study reports.

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·January 13, 2023·5 min read

A Novel, Powerful Tool to Unveil the Communication Between Gut Microbes and the Brain

Researchers develop a novel tool that allows for the study of the communication of microbes in the gastrointestinal tract and the brain.

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·January 12, 2023·5 min read

Gut Bacteria Affect Brain Health

Gut bacteria affect the behavior of immune cells throughout the body and in the brain, including ones implicated in neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease. The findings open up the possibility of altering the microbiome to prevent or treat neurodegeneration.

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·January 11, 2023·4 min read

An Education Doesn’t Just Make You Smarter, It Protects Your Gut

Better education has a strong genetic correlation and protective causal association against several disorders that affect the gut, a new study reports.

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·January 9, 2023·4 min read

Frequent Use of Antibiotics May Heighten Inflammatory Bowel Disease Risk in Adults Over 40

Adult exposure to antibiotics appears to be linked to an increased risk of developing an inflammatory bowel disorder, including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. The risk appears to be cumulative, greatest around two years after use, and for antibiotics that target gut infections.

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·January 5, 2023·5 min read

Gut Bacteria May Play a Role in Diabetes

People with higher levels of the gut bacteria Coprococcus tend to have higher insulin sensitivity, while those with higher levels of Flavonifractor have lower levels of insulin sensitivity. Researchers say specific gut bacteria could play a significant role in the development of Type 2 diabetes.

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·December 15, 2022·7 min read

Microbiota Transfer Therapy Provides Long Term Improvement in Gut Health in Children With Autism

Following microbiota transfer therapy, researchers found improvements in microbial taxa and genes implicated in microbial pathways associated with improved behavioral and physical symptoms of ASD.

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·December 15, 2022·4 min read

Poor Gut Health May Drive Multiple Sclerosis, but a Better Diet May Ease It

Researchers found significantly higher levels of Lcn-2 levels in the stools of patients with multiple sclerosis. This marker correlated with reduced bacterial diversity and increases in other markers of intestinal inflammation. Bacteria that ease inflammatory bowel disease were also reduced in MS patients with high fecal levels of Lcn-2 levels.