FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 24, 2025·2 min readMarried Minds: Oral Microbiota May Mediate Shared AnxietyA new study suggests that oral microbiota transmission between newlywed couples may influence the onset of depression and anxiety symptoms. Researchers observed that healthy spouses of partners with insomnia, depression, and anxiety developed similar mental health symptoms and microbiota profiles within six months of marriage.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 22, 2025·4 min readGut Inflammation Linked to Post-COVID FatigueA new study highlights the link between gut health and post-COVID syndrome (PCS), revealing that patients with prior gastrointestinal issues are more likely to experience post-viral fatigue. Researchers analyzed samples from PCS patients and identified key immune and gut-related biomarkers linked to inflammation and intestinal barrier dysfunction.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 20, 2025·5 min readAcetate and Bacteria Team Up to Burn FatA new study reveals that acetate—when paired with specific gut bacteria—can significantly reduce fat and liver mass in both normal and obese mice. Researchers used a supplement called AceCel, which delivers acetate directly to the large intestine, promoting the growth of Bacteroides bacteria.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePain·May 7, 2025·5 min readGut Microbiome Reveals Chronic Pain Risk, AI Study FindsNew research shows that AI can identify complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) with over 90% accuracy by analyzing gut microbiome patterns. Despite differences in geography and diet, a shared "microbiome signature" was detected across patients from Israel and Canada.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 7, 2025·7 min readWestern Diet Blocks Gut Microbiome Recovery After AntibioticsNew research shows that a Western-style diet rich in processed foods disrupts the gut microbiome’s ability to recover after antibiotic treatment. In mice, this diet prevented the regrowth of a healthy, diverse microbiome, leaving them more vulnerable to infections like Salmonella.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 6, 2025·6 min readUltra-Processed Foods Disrupt Infant Gut HealthA Brazilian study of 728 infants found that ultra-processed foods can harm gut microbiota diversity, with stronger effects in children who were not breastfed. Breastfed infants had higher levels of beneficial Bifidobacterium, while non-breastfed children consuming processed products showed elevated levels of bacteria linked to obesity and gastrointestinal issues.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 23, 2025·6 min readGut Microbiome Shifts Rapidly After Alcohol UseA new study shows that combining heavy alcohol use with burn trauma causes severe disruptions in the gut microbiome, leading to inflammation and a weakened gut barrier. Within a day of injury, beneficial bacteria plummet, harmful microbes rise, and levels of butyrate—a key anti-inflammatory compound—drop significantly.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 16, 2025·4 min readGut Microbiome May Hold Key to Treating Sleep ApneaA new review highlights growing evidence linking gut health to sleep apnea, suggesting that changes in gut microbiota may influence the severity of sleep-disordered breathing. These microbial imbalances are associated with increased inflammation, leaky gut, and impaired gut-brain communication—all of which may exacerbate obstructive sleep apnea.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscience·April 14, 2025·5 min readGut Imbalances in Autism Linked to Brain and Behavior ChangesNew research reveals that gut imbalances in children with autism may influence brain activity and behavior by disrupting the production of key neurotransmitters like serotonin. Scientists found that changes in gut-derived metabolites are linked to differences in brain structure and function in children with autism.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscience·April 8, 2025·4 min readOral Bacteria May Help Detect Autism with 81% AccuracyA new study has identified a strong link between oral microbiota and autism spectrum disorder (ASD), revealing 11 bacterial species with potential as biomarkers. By analyzing oral samples from children aged 3–6, researchers developed a prediction model that identifies autism with 81% accuracy.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 11, 2025·3 min readGut Microbiome Regulates Brain Signals Through the Vagus NerveNew research provides direct evidence that the gut microbiome communicates with the brain through the vagus nerve. Using germ-free mice, scientists observed significantly reduced vagal nerve activity, which returned to normal after introducing gut bacteria.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·January 31, 2025·5 min readImaging Reveals Gut-Brain Connection in Alzheimer’s DiseaseScientists have used advanced X-ray phase-contrast tomography (XPCT) to uncover how gut health may influence Alzheimer’s disease. The study found structural changes in the gut of Alzheimer’s-affected mice, revealing abnormalities in intestinal cells, neurons, and mucus secretion.Read More
