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·January 17, 2018·6 min read

Prebiotics in Infant Formula May Improve Memory, Learning and Alter Brain Function

A new study using piglets shows prebiotics used in baby formula can enhance memory and learning, as well as altering brain chemistry.

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·January 2, 2018·10 min read

Helpful Intestinal Bacteria Counteracts Tendency to Depression

In a new study using rat models, researchers report adding a certain lactic acid bacteria to the diet can help to prevent a type of depression linked to an unhealthy lifestyle.

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·December 16, 2017·6 min read

After 12 Years of Searching for Cause of Bipolar Disorder, Researchers Conclude it Has Many

Following a 12 year long study, researchers have identified seven phenoclasses that can help doctors to diagnose and track the progression of bipolar disorder in patients.

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·December 6, 2017·3 min read

Gut Microbiome Influenced Heavily by Social Circles: Lemur Study

The social network determines the individual gut microbiome in lemurs, a new study reports.

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·November 28, 2017·4 min read

Antibiotics Administered During Labor Delay Healthy Gut Bacteria in Babies

A new study reveals antibiotics given to pregnant women with Group B Streptococcus during labor can affect a baby's development of gut bacteria.

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·November 18, 2017·3 min read

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.

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·November 14, 2017·2 min read

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.

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·November 13, 2017·2 min read

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.

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·November 5, 2017·5 min read

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.

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·November 2, 2017·3 min read

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.