gut microbiota Research Articles

Solving the Complex Mysteries of the Microbiome

Neuroscience NewsOctober 25, 2018

Computer modeling, in combination with traditional research, is allowing researchers to obtain a better understanding about how specific gut bacteria will interact. The findings may allow scientists to manipulate the microbiome and improve human health.... Read More...

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How Gut Bacteria Influences Neurodegenerative Disorders

Neuroscience NewsNovember 14, 2017

Researchers recently presented new findings linking gut bacteria to neurodegenerative diseases at Neuroscience 2017. Findings suggest better understanding of the microbiome could lead to better treatments for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.... Read More...

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‘Ridiculously Healthy’ Elderly Have the Same Gut Microbiome as Healthy 30 Year-Olds

Neuroscience NewsOctober 13, 2017

A new study reports a direct correlation between health and gut bacteria in older people. Researchers report healthy elderly people have similar overall microbiota composition to people decades younger.... Read More...

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Gut Busting: How Gaseous Substances in the Body Affect Psyche and Behavior

Neuroscience NewsJuly 26, 2016

A new study reports on the role gasotransmitters play in behavior and psychology.... Read More...

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Link Between Gut Bacteria and Anorexia Nervosa Discovered

Neuroscience NewsOctober 7, 2015

Researchers report gut bacteria could play a vital role in anorexia nervosa.... Read More...

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Exposure to Stressed Mom’s Vaginal Microbiome at Birth Impacts Child’s Brain Development

Neuroscience NewsJune 16, 2015

A new study reports that changes in a mother's vaginal microbiome due to stress can impact brain development and gut microbiota in her offspring.... Read More...

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Gut Microbiota Influences Blood Brain Barrier Permeability

Neuroscience NewsNovember 19, 2014

A new study reports gut microbiota can influence the integrity of the blood-brain barrier. ... Read More...

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Smokers may have impaired neuroimmune function

These neurons affect how much you do, or don’t, want to eat

Neuroscience

Common antidepressants interact with opioid med to lessen pain relief

Smokers may have impaired neuroimmune function

These neurons affect how much you do, or don’t, want to eat

Neurology

Common antidepressants interact with opioid med to lessen pain relief

Smokers may have impaired neuroimmune function

Mechanisms underlying early life stress and irritable bowel syndrome discovered

AI

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Robotics

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First-ever successful mind-controlled robotic arm without brain implants

Research moves closer to brain-machine interface autonomy

Psychology

Common antidepressants interact with opioid med to lessen pain relief

Mechanisms underlying early life stress and irritable bowel syndrome discovered

gut microbiota

Solving the Complex Mysteries of the Microbiome

How Gut Bacteria Influences Neurodegenerative Disorders

‘Ridiculously Healthy’ Elderly Have the Same Gut Microbiome as Healthy 30 Year-Olds

Gut Busting: How Gaseous Substances in the Body Affect Psyche and Behavior

Link Between Gut Bacteria and Anorexia Nervosa Discovered

Exposure to Stressed Mom’s Vaginal Microbiome at Birth Impacts Child’s Brain Development

Gut Microbiota Influences Blood Brain Barrier Permeability