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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.

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·February 10, 2017·3 min read

Gut Bacteria May Play a Role in Alzheimer’s Disease

According to researchers, intestinal bacteria can accelerate Alzheimer's development.

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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.