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·April 28, 2018·3 min read

Can Microbes Manipulate Our Minds?

Researchers report we may have evolved to depend on our gut bacteria to aid normal brain function, and changes in our microbiome could have effects on our behavior.

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·March 28, 2018·6 min read

Vagus Nerve Stimulation Boosts Post-Stroke Motor Skill Recovery

Vagus nerve stimulation coupled with physical therapy following a stroke can significantly help to boost motor skill recovery, researchers report.

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·March 21, 2018·3 min read

Some Gut Feelings Are A Red Flag

Researchers report gut-to-brain signals can influence emotions, mood and decision making, prompting people to avoid situations that make them feel uneasy.

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·June 15, 2017·5 min read

Study Suggests Parkinson’s Could Start in Gut Endocrine Cells

Researchers suggest an agent in the gut could interfere with alpha-synuclein in endocrine cells, deforming the proteins which then may spread to the brain in Parkinson's patients.

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Featured Neurology

·April 26, 2017·4 min read

Could Parkinson’s Disease Start in the Gut?

According to researchers, Parkinson's disease may start in the gut and spread to the brain via the vagus nerve.

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·January 6, 2017·6 min read

Buzzing the Vagus Nerve Just Right to Fight Inflammatory Disease

Using kilohertz frequency nerve block on vagus nerve pathways may reduce inflammation, a new study reports.

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Featured Neurology

·January 5, 2017·5 min read

Parkinson’s Protein Travels From Brain to Gut

Researchers report alpha-synuclein, a protein associated with Parkinson's disease, can travel from the brain to the gut by following a specific path.

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·October 25, 2016·4 min read

The Current State of Psychobiotics

Researchers explore emerging strategies for planting brain-altering bacteria in the gut to provide mental benefits.

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·October 10, 2016·4 min read

How the Stomach Talks to the Brain

A new study looks at how the digestive tract communicates with the brain and could help find new treatment options for obesity.

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Featured Neurology

·July 5, 2016·3 min read

Vagus Nerve Stimulation May Reduce Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms

A new study reports vagus nerve stimulation reduces symptoms of RA, cytokine levels and inflammation.

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Featured Neuroscience

·May 27, 2016·4 min read

That Gut Feeling

A new study reports how sensory neurons detect fullness and nutrients after eating.

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Featured Psychology

·May 24, 2016·4 min read

Can’t Resist Temptation? That May Not Be a Bad Thing

Researchers report what appears to be impulsiveness could be an adaptive strategy.

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