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.… READ MORE…
TOP 20 NEUROSCIENCE NEWS STORIES OF 2017
2018 is almost upon us. We thought it would be a good time to take a look back at some of the most popular Neuroscience News stories of 2017.… READ MORE…
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.… READ MORE…
NUTRITION, THE MICROBIOME AND AUTISM
Researchers investigate whether abnormal gut bacteria composition contribute to autism spectrum disorders, or whether diet and medication for children with ASD leads to the irregular microbiome.… READ MORE…
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.… READ MORE…
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.… READ MORE…
THE CURRENT STATE OF PSYCHOBIOTICS
Researchers explore emerging strategies for planting brain-altering bacteria in the gut to provide mental benefits.… READ MORE…
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.… READ MORE…
GENE CONTRIBUTES TO POOR SPEECH PROCESSING AND DYSLEXIA
Researchers report a gene associated with dyslexia may interfere with speech processing.… READ MORE…
THAT GUT FEELING
A new study reports how sensory neurons detect fullness and nutrients after eating.… READ MORE…
CAN’T RESIST TEMPTATION? THAT MAY NOT BE A BAD THING
Researchers report what appears to be impulsiveness could be an adaptive strategy.… READ MORE…
INFANTS BORN PREMATURELY MAY SHOW LESS INTEREST IN OTHERS
A new study reports children born prematurely show less interest in other people compared to babies born full-term.… READ MORE…
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