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·November 18, 2017·3 min read

Age and Gut Bacteria Contribute to Multiple Sclerosis Progression

Genetic risk factors, age and gut bacteria appear to work in collaboration to trigger multiple sclerosis, a new study reports.

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·November 14, 2017·2 min read

How Gut Bacteria Influences Neurodegenerative Disorders

Researchers recently presented new findings linking gut bacteria to neurodegenerative diseases at Neuroscience 2017. Findings suggest better understanding of the microbiome could lead to better treatments for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

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·November 5, 2017·5 min read

Gut Bacteria Linked to Age Related Conditions

Researchers transplanted gut bacteria from older mice into young mice and noted age related chronic inflammation following the procedure. The process, dubbed inflammaging, is linked to conditions associated with older age such as stoke and dementia.

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·November 2, 2017·3 min read

Why Gut Bacteria and Gender May Impact Nicotine Addiction

Researchers reveal a surprising association between nicotine addiction and gut bacteria. Gender smoking patterns and the effect nicotine has on a person may be a result of how the gut-brain relationship is impacted by nicotine.

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·October 25, 2017·5 min read

Gut Bacteria May Predict PTSD Risk

People with PTSD had lower levels of three different gut bacteria than individuals who experienced trauma but didn't develop the disorder, a new study reports.

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·October 23, 2017·4 min read

Connection Between Microbiome and Autoimmune Disorders

A new mechanism in the gut microbiome has implications for autoimmune disorders, a new study reveals.

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·October 16, 2017·3 min read

Stress May Be Just As Unhealthy As Junk Food To Digestive System

Stress causes gut microbiota composition to shift as though a female mouse is on a high fat diet, researchers report.

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·October 13, 2017·5 min read

‘Ridiculously Healthy’ Elderly Have the Same Gut Microbiome as Healthy 30 Year-Olds

A new study reports a direct correlation between health and gut bacteria in older people. Researchers report healthy elderly people have similar overall microbiota composition to people decades younger.

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·October 2, 2017·5 min read

Healthy Bacteria in Yogurt May Reduce Lupus Symptoms: Mouse Study

A new study from Virginia Tech reveals a healthy bacteria found in yogurt could reduce some lupus symptoms. The study expands on earlier work from the researchers, noting a lack of Lactobacillus in both mice and humans with lupus.

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·September 12, 2017·5 min read

Body Clock and Gut Microbiota Work Together to Pack on Pounds

A new Science study sheds light on how the gut microbiota interacts with circadian rhythm to impact metabolism. Researchers say the finding could help explain why those who work night shifts have higher rates of metabolic diseases.

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·September 11, 2017·10 min read

Gut Microbes May Influence Multiple Sclerosis Progression

Two new studies published in PNAS suggest gut microbes may play a key role in the neurodegeneration associated with multiple sclerosis. The findings could help researchers identify new therapies to help treat the autoimmune disease, such as dietary changes and drugs based on microbial byproducts.

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·August 23, 2017·4 min read

Linking Mental Health and the Gut Microbiome

A new study explores the potential link between the gut microbiome and mental health. Researchers report depression may be influenced by disturbances to gut bacteria, suggesting nutrition and diet, in combination with other strategies, could help treat the disorder.

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microbiota

Age and Gut Bacteria Contribute to Multiple Sclerosis Progression

How Gut Bacteria Influences Neurodegenerative Disorders

Gut Bacteria Linked to Age Related Conditions

Why Gut Bacteria and Gender May Impact Nicotine Addiction

Gut Bacteria May Predict PTSD Risk

Connection Between Microbiome and Autoimmune Disorders

Stress May Be Just As Unhealthy As Junk Food To Digestive System

‘Ridiculously Healthy’ Elderly Have the Same Gut Microbiome as Healthy 30 Year-Olds

Healthy Bacteria in Yogurt May Reduce Lupus Symptoms: Mouse Study

Body Clock and Gut Microbiota Work Together to Pack on Pounds

Gut Microbes May Influence Multiple Sclerosis Progression

Linking Mental Health and the Gut Microbiome

Resetting Interneuron Timing Rescues Memory in Alzheimer’s

Boosting Wnt Signaling Reverses APOE4 Alzheimer’s Damage

How Stress Reactivates Arthritis

Reading Fiction Can Rewire Real-World Forgiveness and Empathy

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