Age and Gut Bacteria Contribute to Multiple Sclerosis Progression
Genetic risk factors, age and gut bacteria appear to work in collaboration to trigger multiple sclerosis, a new study reports.... Read More...
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How Gut Bacteria Influences Neurodegenerative Disorders
Researchers recently presented new findings linking gut bacteria to neurodegenerative diseases at Neuroscience 2017. Findings suggest better understanding of the microbiome could lead to better treatments for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.... Read More...
Harmful Effects of Stress on the Brain and Promising Approaches for Relief
Researchers present new findings about how stress takes a toll on the whole body.... Read More...
Gut Bacteria Linked to Age Related Conditions
Researchers transplanted gut bacteria from older mice into young mice and noted age related chronic inflammation following the procedure. The process, dubbed inflammaging, is linked to conditions associated with older age such as stoke and dementia.... Read More...
Why Gut Bacteria and Gender May Impact Nicotine Addiction
Researchers reveal a surprising association between nicotine addiction and gut bacteria. Gender smoking patterns and the effect nicotine has on a person may be a result of how the gut-brain relationship is impacted by nicotine.... Read More...
Connection Between Microbiome and Autoimmune Disorders
A new mechanism in the gut microbiome has implications for autoimmune disorders, a new study reveals.... Read More...
Stress May Be Just As Unhealthy As Junk Food To Digestive System
Stress causes gut microbiota composition to shift as though a female mouse is on a high fat diet, researchers report.... Read More...
‘Ridiculously Healthy’ Elderly Have the Same Gut Microbiome as Healthy 30 Year-Olds
A new study reports a direct correlation between health and gut bacteria in older people. Researchers report healthy elderly people have similar overall microbiota composition to people decades younger.... Read More...
Healthy Bacteria in Yogurt May Reduce Lupus Symptoms: Mouse Study
A new study from Virginia Tech reveals a healthy bacteria found in yogurt could reduce some lupus symptoms. The study expands on earlier work from the researchers, noting a lack of Lactobacillus in both mice and humans with lupus.... Read More...
Body Clock and Gut Microbiota Work Together to Pack on Pounds
A new Science study sheds light on how the gut microbiota interacts with circadian rhythm to impact metabolism. Researchers say the finding could help explain why those who work night shifts have higher rates of metabolic diseases. ... Read More...
Gut Microbes May Influence Multiple Sclerosis Progression
Two new studies published in PNAS suggest gut microbes may play a key role in the neurodegeneration associated with multiple sclerosis. The findings could help researchers identify new therapies to help treat the autoimmune disease, such as dietary changes and drugs based on microbial byproducts.... Read More...
Altered Gut Microbiome Could Indicate Parkinson’s Disease
Even during early stages of the disease, gut bacteria in those with Parkinson's differs significantly from those without the disease, a new study reports.... Read More...