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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.

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·November 10, 2016·5 min read

Probiotics Improve Cognition in Alzheimer’s Patients

According to a new study, probiotics may help to improve cognitive function in Alzheimer's patients.

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·October 25, 2016·4 min read

Sleep Loss Tied to Gut Microbiota Changes in Humans

A new study reports sleep loss can lead to alterations in gut bacteria that have previously been linked to diabetes and obesity in humans.

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·October 19, 2016·3 min read

Migraine Sufferers Have More Nitrate-Reducing Microbes in their Mouths

Researchers discovered migraine sufferers harbor significantly more microbes with the ability to modify nitrates than those who do not suffer migraine headaches.