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·August 31, 2020·3 min read

Fungi in Gut Linked to Higher Alzheimer’s Risk Can Be Reduced Through Ketogenic Diet

Following the Mediterranean ketogenic diet can help modulate unique fungi found in the gut of those with mild cognitive impairment.

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·August 26, 2020·4 min read

Tag Team Gut Bacteria Worsen Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis

Specific combinations of microorganisms in the gut can worsen symptoms of multiple sclerosis in mouse models of the autoimmune disease.

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·August 6, 2020·4 min read

Gut Bacteria in People With Huntington’s Disease May Be a Potential Drug Target

Study provides evidence of gut dysbiosis associated with Huntington's disease. Some of the gut measures were associated with disease symptoms such as movement and cognitive impairment. The findings could provide a new avenue of treatment for the neurodegenerative disease.

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·July 29, 2020·5 min read

Bacteria in the Gut Have a Direct Line to the Brain

Sensory neurons that send signals from the intestines to the brain stem extend to the interface of areas of the intestine that are exposed to high levels of microbial compounds. Turning off the neurons, researchers observed activated neurons in the brainstem as well as activation of gut neurons that control intestinal motility. The findings shed light on the potential mechanisms behind neurological abnormalities and intestinal diseases, including IBS.

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·June 23, 2020·4 min read

Pioneering research reveals certain human genes relate to gut bacteria

Specific genetic mutations affect both the existence and amount of particular bacteria in the gut.

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·June 23, 2020·3 min read

Prenatal stress associated with infant gut microbes

Chronic stress during pregnancy and elevated maternal cortisol levels have been linked to alterations in the gut microbiota of infants.

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·May 30, 2020·3 min read

New gut-brain link: How gut mucus could help treat brain disorders

Changes in gut mucus may contribute to Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and other neurological disorders. Researchers noted changes in types of gut mucus bacteria in those with a range of neurological disorders compared to their healthy peers. Findings suggest those with reduced gut mucus protection may be more susceptible to gastrointestinal problems.

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·May 18, 2020·2 min read

Study traces brain-to-gut connections

Researchers have traced neural pathways that connect the brain to the gut. The findings provide a biological mechanism that explains how stress can cause ulcers.

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·May 15, 2020·4 min read

Gut microbiome influences ALS outcomes

Study reveals a new gut-brain connection in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The gut microbiome could influence the severity of the neurodegenerative disease. Altering the bacteria in the gut may prevent or improve symptoms of ALS.

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·April 29, 2020·5 min read

Scientists explore links between genetics, gut microbiome and memory

Researchers have honed in on a link between genetics, the gut microbiome, and memory. A new study identified a lactate as a key memory-boosting molecular messenger in mouse models. Mice fed Lactobacillus microbes had increased levels of GABA in their brains.

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·April 27, 2020·3 min read

Antibiotics may increase risk for opioid abuse

Researchers administered antibiotics to rats for two weeks, depleting their gut microbiome. They then administered oxycodone. Compared to rats given only the opioid, those given the antibiotics had profound changes in how their brains responded to the pain killers.

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·February 26, 2020·4 min read

Vaping alters oral bacteria, increasing infection risk

Vaping e-cigarettes modulates the oral microbiome and increases the abundance of pathobionts. The aerosols in vaping products alter the host response, prompting gum inflammation and making epithelial cells in the mouth susceptible to infection.

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