FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 26, 2016·5 min readProtection Against Parkinson’s Disease May Begin in the GutResearchers report cells located in the gut spark an immune response that protects neurons against damage connected to Parkinson's.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 11, 2016·4 min readTargeting the Gut-Brain Connection Can Impact ImmunityResearchers report that manipulating dopamine signaling in the nervous system of C. elegans can control inflammation in the gut.Read More
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
