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·December 19, 2016·5 min read

Missing Link Between Gut and Brain Discovered With Big Implications for Disease

Researchers have identified immune cells in the membranes around the brain that could be a 'missing link' in the gut-brain axis. The immune cells also appear to have a positive impact on recovery following spinal cord injury.

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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 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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·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 17, 2016·4 min read

Gut Bacteria May Aid Recovery From Spinal Cord Injury

A new study suggests certain probiotics could help aid patients' recovery from spinal cord injury.

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·October 6, 2016·5 min read

The Role Gut Bacteria Plays in Neurodegenerative Diseases

Researchers report proteins produced by gut bacteria may cause protein misfolding in the brain and cerebral inflammation.

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·September 26, 2016·5 min read

Protection Against Parkinson’s Disease May Begin in the Gut

Researchers report cells located in the gut spark an immune response that protects neurons against damage connected to Parkinson's.

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·September 5, 2016·7 min read

Pregnant Woman’s Immune Response Could Lead to Brain Disorders in Kids

A new report considers how maternal immune activation can affect neurodevelopment in the developing fetus, and concludes the mother's immune response to infection could alone be sufficient enough to cause life long changes in brain architecture, function and behavior in her offspring.