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·August 14, 2025·4 min read

Microbes in the Womb and at Birth Help Sculpt the Newborn Brain

New research reveals that microbes play a crucial role in shaping a newborn’s brain both before and after birth. Using a mouse model, scientists showed that the absence of maternal microbes during pregnancy led to fewer neurons in the PVN—a brain region essential for stress, social behavior, and body regulation—regardless of whether the newborn later received microbial exposure.

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·November 3, 2023·5 min read

Is a Common Bacteria a Trigger For Multiple Sclerosis?

Researchers have discovered a potential link between the microbe C. perfringens and the progression of multiple sclerosis (MS). The study suggests that an epsilon toxin from the bacteria might degrade the blood-brain barrier, initiating the debilitating symptoms of MS.

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·June 18, 2019·5 min read

New evidence supports the presence of microbes in the placenta

Microbes found in the placenta may play a key role in shaping the developing fetal immune system.

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·May 31, 2019·5 min read

Gut bacteria’s connections to human health and disease

Study goes beyond evaluating the organisms in the microbiome, looking at the functions different bacteria may be performing.

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·December 4, 2018·4 min read

Microbial Based Treatment Reverses ASD’s Social Deficits: Mouse Study

Researchers report the administration of Lactobacillus reuteri may lead to brain changes that reverse social deficits in mouse models of ASD through a mechanism that involves the vagus nerve and reward system. The findings hold promise for the development of treatments for ASD, as well as other disorders, by modulating specific gut microbes.

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·May 22, 2018·3 min read

Schizophrenics’ Blood Has More Genetic Material From Microbes

A new study reports blood samples taken from those with Schizophrenia contain genetic material from more types of microbes than people without the condition. Additionally, the blood samples contained less CD8+ memory T cells.

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·November 13, 2017·2 min read

Harmful Effects of Stress on the Brain and Promising Approaches for Relief

Researchers present new findings about how stress takes a toll on the whole body.

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·October 19, 2016·3 min read

Migraine Sufferers Have More Nitrate-Reducing Microbes in their Mouths

Researchers discovered migraine sufferers harbor significantly more microbes with the ability to modify nitrates than those who do not suffer migraine headaches.