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·May 3, 2017·4 min read

One Step Closer to Finding Out How Wine May Protect Your Neurons

A new study finds wine-derived human gut metabolites may have neuroprotective capabilities.

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·April 26, 2017·4 min read

Could Parkinson’s Disease Start in the Gut?

According to researchers, Parkinson's disease may start in the gut and spread to the brain via the vagus nerve.

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·April 26, 2017·5 min read

Nutrition, the Microbiome and Autism

Researchers investigate whether abnormal gut bacteria composition contribute to autism spectrum disorders, or whether diet and medication for children with ASD leads to the irregular microbiome.

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·April 25, 2017·5 min read

Gut Bacteria Tells the Brain What Animals Should Eat

Researchers report gut bacteria influence the brain when it comes to deciding on foods to eat.

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·April 6, 2017·5 min read

How a Beneficial Gut Microbe Adapted to Breast Milk

A new study reveals how a bacterial species has adapted to the infant gut by producing LnbX, an enzyme that enables the microbe to grow on the sugar that is abundant only in human breast milk.

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·April 5, 2017·7 min read

Probiotics Benefit in Schizophrenia Shaped by Yeast Infections

Researchers report introducing probiotics help reduce yeast infections in men with schizophrenia. Additionally, the probiotics could help decrease the hallucinations and delusions associated with the disease.

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·April 4, 2017·3 min read

Low Doses Penicillin in Early Life Induces Long Term Behavioral Changes

A new study reports penicillin when administered during pregnancy or during early years of life can result in long-term behavioral changes.

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·March 8, 2017·5 min read

Probiotic Found in Yogurt Can Reverse Depression Symptoms

The probiotic Lactobacillus can reverse symptoms and anxiety and depression, a new study reports.

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·March 3, 2017·5 min read

Further Evidence For Link Between Gut Bacteria and Parkinson’s Disease

A new study reports Parkinson's disease and some of the medications used to treat the condition have distinct effects on the bacteria that make up the gut microbiome.

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·March 2, 2017·4 min read

Intestinal Bacteria Alter Gut and Brain Function

A new study reaffirms the link between intestinal bacteria and altered gut and brain function.

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·February 11, 2017·4 min read

Prebiotics May Help to Cope With Stress

Upping your intake of prebiotics is not only beneficial for your gut bacteria, it may also help to recover normal sleep patterns following a stressful event, a new study reports.