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Diagram shows how dysbiosis causes the autism like behavior in mice.

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·June 16, 2016·6 min read

Single Species of Gut Bacteria Can Reverse Autism Related Social Behavior: Mouse Study

Researchers culture a strain of Lactobacillus reuteri from human breast milk and introduced it to mice. They discovered treatment with this bacterial strain appeared to rescue social behaviors.

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·May 19, 2016·3 min read

Effect of Laxatives Could Provide New Clues About Parkinson’s

Researchers report the rigidity found in Parkinson's flattens off with regular use of laxatives to help manage constipation.

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·May 9, 2016·4 min read

Understanding the Gut-Brain Connection May Give New Insights into Multiple Sclerosis

A new study reports diet and gut bacteria may influence astrocytes and help control inflammation in Multiple Sclerosis.

This set of works depicts the ecosystem of gut bacteria which help keep us healthy.

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·April 20, 2016·3 min read

Combinations of Gut Bacteria Affects Myelin Content and Brain Function

According to researchers, targeting specific gut bacteria could be a way to treat demyelinating diseases, like multiple sclerosis.

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·March 28, 2016·3 min read

Could GI Tract Bacteria Help to Decrease Stroke Severity?

A new study reports some types of gut bacteria can leverage the immune system to decrease the severity of ischemic stroke.

This is a picture of microbes under a microscope.

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·December 30, 2015·3 min read

Early Life Exercise Alters Gut Microbes and Promotes Healthy Brain and Metabolism

According to researchers, starting to exercise early in life can alter gut microbes for the better, promoting healthier brain and metabolic activity throughout the course of a lifetime.

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·October 29, 2015·2 min read

Can Behavior Changes Affect Your Microbiome? Investigating the Brain-Gut Connection

Researchers are investigating whether behavioral self management of IBS can lead to fundamental changes in the gut microbiome.

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·September 11, 2015·5 min read

Delaying Age Related Diseases by Keeping Gut Bacteria in Balance

According to researchers, analyzing intestinal bacteria could be a promising way to predict health outcomes as we age.

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·August 25, 2015·3 min read

Potential Link Between Throat Microbiomes and Schizophrenia

Researchers discover an association between microbes, such as lactic-acid bacteria and schizophrenia.

This image shows a man sitting against a wall. He is holding up a card with an unhappy face on it.

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·July 28, 2015·3 min read

Researchers Find Link Between Gut Bacteria and Depression

According to a new study, gut bacteria plays an important role in inducing depression and anxiety, even in early life.

This image shows Clostridium difficile from a stool sample obtained using a 0.1 µm filter.

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·June 22, 2015·4 min read

High Fat and Sugar Diets May Lead to Loss of Cognitive Flexibility

A new study reports high fat and high sugar diets alter gut bacteria and cause changes in cognitive flexibility, or the power to adapt to changes in situations.