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·January 27, 2017·4 min read

Rebalancing Gut Microbiome Lengthens ALS Survival: Mouse Study

Researchers report transgenic mice engineered to carry genes associated with ALS showed improved neuromuscualr function and lived longer after being exposed to butyrate.

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·January 23, 2017·5 min read

Autism Symptoms Improve After Fecal Transplant: Small Study

Experimental fecal transplant may help to improve autism symptoms, a new study reports.

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·January 21, 2017·5 min read

Changes in Blood-Brain Barrier and Intestinal Permeability Found in People With Autism

Researchers discover a link between neuroinflammation associated with impairment to the blood-brain barrier and intestinal permeability in people with ASD.

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·December 30, 2016·4 min read

Your Microbiota’s Previous Dining Experiences May Make New Diets Less Effective

People who follow a more restricted, plant based diet have more diverse gut microbiota, a new study reports.

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·December 29, 2016·4 min read

Gut Microorganisms Affect Our Physiology

A new study reports the gut microbiota can modulate serotonin transporter activity.

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·December 14, 2016·4 min read

Gut Cells Are Gatekeepers For Infectious Brain Diseases

A new study reports M cells found in the lining of the gut can help to protect the against prion infections.

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·December 7, 2016·3 min read

Gut Feelings: Microbiome May Affect Mental Health and Interact With Treatments

Researchers confirm the link between mood, mental health and gut bacteria.

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·December 2, 2016·5 min read

Gut Microbe Movements Regulate Host Circadian Rhythms

Study exposes a new dynamic between the mammalian organism and the microbes that live inside their gut.

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·December 1, 2016·6 min read

Parkinson’s Disease Linked to Gut Microbiome

A new study reports a link between the deterioration of motor skills in Parkinson's disease and alterations in the composition of populations of gut bacteria.

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·November 22, 2016·4 min read

Common Probiotics Can Reduce Stress Levels, Lessen Anxiety

According to a new study, a common probiotic can decrease stress related behavior and anxiety.

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·November 14, 2016·4 min read

Stress-Induced Changes in Maternal Gut Could Negatively Impact Offspring for Life

Researchers report pregnant mice exposed to stress had alterations in the makeup of bacteria in their guts, as well as in the intestinal tracts of their female offspring.