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·August 11, 2023·4 min read

Baby Gut Microbes: A Link to Early Cognitive Skills?

Researchers discovered associations between specific microbes in infants' guts and early cognitive development performance. This exploratory study examined 56 infants, revealing that certain microbiome compositions corresponded with success in cognitive tests like "point and gaze".

This shows the outline of a child and microbes.

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·June 26, 2023·7 min read

Gut Instincts: Microbiome’s Role in Autism Revealed

A new study provides novel insights into the relationship between the human microbiome and autism. Using an innovative computational approach, researchers reanalyzed previous data sets, finding a unique microbial signature in autistic individuals that could help distinguish them from neurotypical individuals.

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·June 22, 2023·8 min read

The Gut-Brain Connection: Probing Neurological Disorders

The aim is to use this technology to explore the links between digestive health and neurological conditions such as autism and Parkinson’s disease. This work opens up the potential to manage these conditions by manipulating peripheral circuits in a non-invasive way.

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·June 19, 2023·3 min read

Probiotics May Be Unexpected Heroes in Detoxifying Mercury in Gut

Gut microbes could be leveraged to block absorption of toxic metals, such as mercury, while promoting absorption of beneficial ones, like iron. The scientists focused on genes that enable bacteria to convert dangerous mercury into less toxic forms.

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·June 14, 2023·6 min read

Gut Microbiome Shifts: An Early Warning for Alzheimer’s Disease?

The composition of gut bacteria in individuals at the earliest stage of Alzheimer's disease is notably different from those in healthy people. The finding paves the way for the potential use of gut bacterial composition as a means to identify individuals at a higher risk of developing dementia.

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·June 13, 2023·4 min read

Gut-Brain Connection Illuminated

Researchers unlocked new aspects of the complex gut-brain connection using a vibrating capsule ingested by participants. This unique methodology allowed researchers to directly measure neural responses during gastrointestinal stimulation.

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·April 27, 2023·6 min read

Is Your Emotional Wellbeing Related to Your Gut Health? New Study Reveals Possible Link in Women

Gut bacteria have been linked to positive emotions, such as happiness and hopefulness, and good emotion management skills. Researchers have discovered that people who suppress their emotions have a less diverse gut microbiome, while people who report happier emotions have lower levels of certain bacterium.

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·April 18, 2023·4 min read

Slowing Early-Stage ALS With Microbiota Transplantations

Fecal microbiota transplantation from healthy individuals can help slow the progression of early ALS by altering a patient's microbiome and intervening in the inflammation process.

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·April 11, 2023·11 min read

Untangling the Mystery of Sleep to Reveal an Unexpected Link Between the Brain and Gut

Preventing oxidation in the gut could counteract the effects of sleep loss, a new study reports.

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·April 5, 2023·3 min read

Do Altered Gut Microbes Affect Risk of ADHD?

The Candida albicans species of gut bacteria are abundant in children with ADHD. Candida albicans increase the permeability of cells lining the intestines. This may create a "leaky gut" that allows bacteria to flow into the bloodstream and ultimately results in inflammation throughout the body and brain.

Featured Neuroscience Pain

·March 24, 2023·3 min read

Clues to the Cause of Chronic Gut Pain

A specific pathway of nerves and cells that link the gut to the brain may be responsible for chronic gut pain. Chronic gut pain is commonly associated with IBS, and mental health disorders including anxiety and depression.