FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 16, 2014·4 min readDo Gut Bacteria Rule Our Minds?New research investigates how gut bacteria could affect our cravings and moods in order to consume the nutrients they require to grow best.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 29, 2015·3 min readMathematical Model for Robots with ‘Bacterial Brains’Researchers use a mathematical model to demonstrate that bacteria can control robot behavior.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 5, 2015·3 min readChanges in Abundance of Mouse Gut Bacteria Connected to Circadian RhythmAccording to researchers, changes in the abundance of gut bacteria in female mice is tied to the rhythms of the internal clock.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·August 25, 2015·3 min readPotential Link Between Throat Microbiomes and SchizophreniaResearchers discover an association between microbes, such as lactic-acid bacteria and schizophrenia.Read More
FeaturedMost PopularNeurology·October 29, 2015·2 min readCan Behavior Changes Affect Your Microbiome? Investigating the Brain-Gut ConnectionResearchers are investigating whether behavioral self management of IBS can lead to fundamental changes in the gut microbiome.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
AutismFeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 16, 2016·6 min readSingle Species of Gut Bacteria Can Reverse Autism Related Social Behavior: Mouse StudyResearchers culture a strain of Lactobacillus reuteri from human breast milk and introduced it to mice. They discovered treatment with this bacterial strain appeared to rescue social behaviors.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 7, 2016·5 min readLink Between Brain Inflammation and Gut Bacteria in Chronic Liver DiseaseResearchers discover a link between gut bacteria and brain inflammation in patients with cirrhosis.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 12, 2016·4 min readChanges Uncovered in Gut Bacteria of People with Multiple SclerosisA new study reveals changes in the gut microbiomes of untreated and treated multiple sclerosis patients.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·July 20, 2016·5 min readInfections and Antibiotic Use Linked to Manic Episodes in People With Serious Mental IllnessA new study appears to add to the growing evidence that the immune system may play a vital role in some psychiatric disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 21, 2016·4 min readAntibiotics Weaken Alzheimer’s Progression Through Changes in Gut BacteriaA new study reports long term use of antibiotics in mice decreased levels of amyloid plaques and activated inflammatory microglial cells.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·July 26, 2016·6 min readGut Busting: How Gaseous Substances in the Body Affect Psyche and BehaviorA new study reports on the role gasotransmitters play in behavior and psychology.Read More
