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Gut Microbiota of Infants Predicts Obesity in Children

Neuroscience NewsOctober 23, 2018

A new study reports the gut microbiota composition of a child at 2 years of age is associated with body mass index at age 12. Researchers say studying a toddler's gut bacteria may help identify children most at risk of obesity.... Read More...

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Regulating Microglial Activity May Reduce Inflammation in Neurodegenerative Diseases

Neuroscience NewsOctober 19, 2018

Researchers report activating microglia may help reduce the imbalance between neuroprotection and neurotoxicity for neurodegenerative diseases.... Read More...

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Endurance Exercise Training Has Beneficial Effects on Gut Bacteria Composition

Neuroscience NewsOctober 15, 2018

A new study reports six weeks of endurance exercise training has beneficial effects on gut bacteria composition. Researchers report exercise inflammation causing microbes decrease while microbes linked to enhanced metabolism increase.... Read More...

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Link Between Gut Flora and Multiple Sclerosis Discovered

Neuroscience NewsOctober 11, 2018

A new study reports T cells are activated in the intestines and migrate to the brain, causing an inflammatory cascade that may lead to multiple sclerosis. Researchers say the gut microbiome may play a more significant role in the development and progression of MS than previously believed.... Read More...

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Blood Viruses Lead to Digestive Problems

Neuroscience NewsOctober 9, 2018

WUSTL researchers report viruses such as West Nile and Zika can kill neurons in the gut, disrupting bowel movements and causing intestinal blockages.... Read More...

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Connection Between Cognitive Function and Diet

Neuroscience NewsOctober 3, 2018

A new study reports the Ketogenic diet can help to improve cognition. The study reports the Ketogenic diet can help improve balance in the gut microbiome, lower blood glucose levels and increase the processes that help to clear amyloid beta from the brain.... Read More...

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Cancer Hijacks the Microbiome to Glut Itself on Glucose

Neuroscience NewsOctober 1, 2018

Researchers report leukemia undercuts the normal ability of cells to consume glucose, leaving more glucose available to help feed the growth of cancer cells.... Read More...

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Artificial Sweeteners Have Toxic Effects on Gut Bacteria

Neuroscience NewsOctober 1, 2018

A new study reports FDA approved artificial sweeteners and some sports supplements are toxic to digestive gut bacteria. Researchers say the consumption of artificial sweeteners can adversely affect gut microbial activity, causing a wide range of health issues from cancers to type-2 diabetes.... Read More...

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Household Cleaners May Contribute to Obesity in Kids By Altering the Gut Microbiome

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 17, 2018

Antibacterial cleaning products have the ability to alter the gut microbiome, increasing the risk for obesity in children, researchers report. ... Read More...

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Even on Standardized Diet, Gut Flora Changes from Day to Day

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 14, 2018

Researchers say that, despite taking a standardized diet consisting of a liquid meal replacement, gut bacteria change frequently and unpredictably.... Read More...

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Dietary Fiber Reduces Brain Inflammation During Aging

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 14, 2018

Researchers report a high fiber diet can help to reduce both intestinal and brain inflammation during aging. ... Read More...

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Human Gut Study Questions Probiotic Health Benefits

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 7, 2018

According to researchers, probiotics may not be as effective as most believe. Researchers report many people's digestive tracts prevent standard probiotics from successfully colonizing them.... Read More...

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News

Green Tea Steeped in Bottled Water Increases Antioxidants

Potential Therapeutic Target for ALS Revealed

New Way By Which the Brain Marks Time Identified

Neuroscience

Green Tea Steeped in Bottled Water Increases Antioxidants

New Way By Which the Brain Marks Time Identified

The Sleeping Brain Remains Attentive to Its Environment

Neurology

Potential Therapeutic Target for ALS Revealed

Muscle Stem Cells Can Drive Cancer that Arises in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Stoke Drug May Also Prevent Alzheimer’s

AI

Using AI and Data Streams to Predict Local Flu Activity

Harnessing Machine Learning to Uncover New Insights Into the Brain

Neural Fingerprints ID Those Likely to Abstain from Cocaine

Robotics

How Game Theory Can Bring Humans and Robots Closer Together

3D Printed Robot Hand Plays the Piano

Robots to Perform Spinal Surgery with Pinpoint Accuracy

Psychology

Early Child Deprivation May Impair Memory and Executive Function at Age 16

B-Group Vitamins Can Improve Concentration In People With First Episode Psychosis

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