FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 30, 2022·6 min readGut Microbes Influence Binge-Eating of Sweet TreatsThe absence of certain gut bacteria causes mice to binge eat sweet, palatable foods. When the bacteria is restored, the desire to binge on sweetened foods decreases, and normal feeding patterns are resumed.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 11, 2022·4 min readResearchers Pinpoint ‘Depressing’ Gut Microbe With Potential for Psychobiotic DrugsExamining the gut microbiome of those with major depressive disorder, researchers identify the presence of the bacteria Faecalibacterium prausnitzii as being responsible for the functional discrepancies between healthy individuals and those with MDD.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 1, 2022·3 min readHow Gut Bacteria Influence the Effects of Cocaine in MiceCocaine use supports the growth of γ-proteobacteria, a common gut bacteria that consume glycine. As glycine levels become depleted mouse models exhibit a higher response to cocaine with abnormal behaviors including increased drug-induced locomotion and drug-seeking behaviors.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 1, 2022·4 min readA Gut-Brain Connection for Social DevelopmentHealthy microbes in the gut encourage synaptic pruning in brain circuits associated with social behavior. Previous research has linked both poor synaptic pruning and gut health to neurodevelopmental disorders including ASD. The new findings could pave the way for treatments for disorders associated with social behavior deficits.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 29, 2022·5 min readFermented Foods and Fiber May Lower Stress LevelsAdding more fermented foods and fiber to your daily diet for four weeks has a significant impact when it comes to reducing stress.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 23, 2022·4 min readSnacking on Almonds Boosts Gut HealthConsuming a hand full of almonds each day increases butyrate production, improves bacterial metabolism, and positively influences health.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 11, 2022·5 min readGut Microbiome Plays a Role in Lifestyle’s Effects on Dementia RiskThe microbiome of the gut may influence how exercise and diet affect overall brain health and the risk of developing dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 5, 2022·5 min readMultiple Health Benefits of Chocolate, Red Wine, and Apples When Consumed in the Right AmountsOptimal intake of B-type procyanidins, a class of polyphenols found in apples, cocoa, and red wine, is linked to metabolic and the hormesis of hemodynamic responses.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 29, 2022·3 min readPostbiotics Could Deliver Immunity Boost in Your Morning CoffeePostbiotics with a morning coffee can help give your immune system a boost, a new study reveals.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 23, 2022·4 min readStrong Link Between Gut Bacteria and MetabolitesStudy reveals a strong connection between certain bacteria residing in the gut and metabolites, small molecules found in the blood.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·September 18, 2022·4 min readLike Genes, Your Gut Microbes Pass From One Generation to the NextNot only did microbes diversify within early modern human hosts as they traveled and settled in different geographical locations, they also followed human evolution by limiting themselves to the gut.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·September 16, 2022·4 min readDozens of Gut Bacteria Associated With Multiple SclerosisResearchers reveal significant differences in gut bacteria in patients with multiple sclerosis compared to those without the autoimmune disease. The study also uncovered novel mechanisms by which the bacteria may influence the disease.Read More
