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·June 19, 2025·5 min read

Gut Bacteria, Food Insecurity, and Cognitive Risk Intertwined

A new study highlights how food insecurity may intensify the relationship between gut microbiome imbalances and cognitive impairment in adults. Analyzing data from 360 participants, researchers found specific bacterial “cliques” linked to poor cognitive outcomes, especially among those with limited access to nutritious food.

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·June 19, 2025·6 min read

Gut Microbiome May Influence Bipolar Medication Response

A new review has examined how bipolar disorder medications interact with the gut microbiome, revealing important links between treatment response and gut microbial composition. Researchers analyzed 12 studies comparing the microbiomes of treated, untreated, and healthy individuals.

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·June 12, 2025·5 min read

Oral Bacteria Diversity Linked to Depression Symptoms

A new study reveals that lower diversity of microbes in the mouth is associated with greater symptoms of depression. Researchers analyzed data from over 15,000 U.S. adults, comparing their mental health surveys with saliva samples to assess microbial diversity.

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·June 12, 2025·5 min read

Oral-Gut Bacteria Linked to Dementia Risk in Parkinson’s Disease

A new study has found that bacteria from the mouth may migrate to the gut and contribute to cognitive decline in people with Parkinson’s disease. Researchers identified harmful microbes and their toxins in the gut of Parkinson’s patients with dementia, suggesting a possible link between oral hygiene, gut health, and neurodegeneration.

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·June 9, 2025·7 min read

Gut Microbiota Transplants May Cause Long-Term Imbalance

New research warns that fecal microbiota transplants (FMT) can lead to long-lasting mismatches in gut regions, causing metabolic and behavioral shifts. While FMT aims to restore gut health by transplanting stool microbes from healthy donors, most microbes come from the colon and may colonize unintended regions like the small intestine.

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·June 6, 2025·6 min read

Study Links Gut Bacteria to MS Risk and Reveals Key Triggers

A new twin study has identified specific gut bacteria that may contribute to the development of multiple sclerosis (MS), the most common inflammatory disease of the central nervous system. By comparing identical twins where only one has MS, researchers reduced confounding genetic and environmental factors and pinpointed 51 bacterial taxa with different abundances.

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·June 1, 2025·7 min read

T Cells Found Living in Healthy Brains

Contrary to long-standing beliefs, T cells—key immune cells—have been discovered in the healthy brains of both mice and humans. These cells, previously thought to only enter the brain during disease, were most concentrated in a region that regulates hunger and thirst.

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·May 24, 2025·2 min read

Married Minds: Oral Microbiota May Mediate Shared Anxiety

A 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.

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·May 22, 2025·4 min read

Gut Inflammation Linked to Post-COVID Fatigue

A 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.

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·May 20, 2025·5 min read

Acetate and Bacteria Team Up to Burn Fat

A 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.

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·May 7, 2025·5 min read

Gut Microbiome Reveals Chronic Pain Risk, AI Study Finds

New 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.

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·May 7, 2025·7 min read

Western Diet Blocks Gut Microbiome Recovery After Antibiotics

New 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.

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microbiota

Gut Bacteria, Food Insecurity, and Cognitive Risk Intertwined

Gut Microbiome May Influence Bipolar Medication Response

Oral Bacteria Diversity Linked to Depression Symptoms

Oral-Gut Bacteria Linked to Dementia Risk in Parkinson’s Disease

Gut Microbiota Transplants May Cause Long-Term Imbalance

Study Links Gut Bacteria to MS Risk and Reveals Key Triggers

T Cells Found Living in Healthy Brains

Married Minds: Oral Microbiota May Mediate Shared Anxiety

Gut Inflammation Linked to Post-COVID Fatigue

Acetate and Bacteria Team Up to Burn Fat

Gut Microbiome Reveals Chronic Pain Risk, AI Study Finds

Western Diet Blocks Gut Microbiome Recovery After Antibiotics

Gene Therapy Restores Hearing in Those with Deafness

Forever Chemicals May Disrupt Brain Development

Kids Outsmart AI in Puzzle Game That Builds Critical Thinking

Drug-Coated Neural Implants Reduce Immune Rejection

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