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·February 25, 2021·3 min read

Gut Health and Mood Genetically Entwined

Researchers have identified a genetic link between depression and an increased risk of developing stomach ulcers.

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·February 25, 2021·5 min read

Changes in Gut Microbiome Connected to Alzheimer’s-Like Behavior

Study reveals a correlation between the composition of the gut microbiome and behavioral and cognitive performance in mice with Alzheimer's related genes.

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·February 18, 2021·3 min read

Gut Microbiome Implicated in Healthy Aging and Longevity

Researchers identify distinct signatures in the gut microbiome that were associated with either healthy and unhealthy aging trajectories.

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·February 16, 2021·2 min read

Appetite Linked to Healthier Gut Bacteria in Over-60s

Over 60s with poor appetite were found to have less variety of gut bacteria than those with healthier appetites. Additionally, those with good appetites had more microbes associated with diets rich in fruits and vegetables.

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·February 2, 2021·2 min read

Genetic Contribution to Anxiety Is Partially Mediated by Gut Microbiome

Researchers identified specific genetic variants and families of gut microbes associated with anxiety-like behavior, including host genes that influence anxiety indirectly.

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·February 2, 2021·5 min read

Bile Acids May Play Previously Unknown Role in Parkinson’s

Researchers found significant differences in samples from the appendix of people with Parkinson's disease, specifically in microbial composition correlating with higher levels of toxic bile acids.

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·January 29, 2021·6 min read

Our Gut-Brain Connection

A new "organ on a chip" system helps researchers uncover how bacteria in the human digestive tract can impact neurological diseases.

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·January 29, 2021·4 min read

Specific Bacteria in the Gut Prompt Mother Mice to Neglect Their Pups

Researchers have identified a strain of E.coli in the guts of female mice that cause them to neglect their offspring. The study shows a direct link between the microbiome and maternal behavior.

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·January 21, 2021·3 min read

Gut Fungi Are Not Associated With Parkinson’s Disease

While gut microbes may be associated with an increased risk of Parkinson's disease, gut fungi are not, a new study reports. The study refutes the speculation gut anti-fungal treatments are helpful for Parkinson's patients.

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·January 12, 2021·4 min read

Gut Microbes May Antagonize or Assist in Anorexia

Promoting and maintaining a better gut microbial balance may help to protect against symptoms of anorexia in those with the eating disorder.

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·December 18, 2020·4 min read

Researchers Identify Bacteria That Promote Metabolic and Mental Health

B. longum APC1472 reduces blood glucose levels and reduces weight gain in mouse models. The bacteria also keep ghrelin, a hormone associated with hunger, and the stress hormone cortisol in check.