TARGETING THE GUT-BRAIN CONNECTION CAN IMPACT IMMUNITY
Researchers report that manipulating dopamine signaling in the nervous system of C. elegans can control inflammation in the gut.… READ MORE…
GUT BUSTING: HOW GASEOUS SUBSTANCES IN THE BODY AFFECT PSYCHE AND BEHAVIOR
A new study reports on the role gasotransmitters play in behavior and psychology.… READ MORE…
ANTIBIOTICS WEAKEN ALZHEIMER’S PROGRESSION THROUGH CHANGES IN GUT BACTERIA
A new study reports long term use of antibiotics in mice decreased levels of amyloid plaques and activated inflammatory microglial cells.… READ MORE…
CHANGES UNCOVERED IN GUT BACTERIA OF PEOPLE WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
A new study reveals changes in the gut microbiomes of untreated and treated multiple sclerosis patients.… READ MORE…
LINK BETWEEN BRAIN INFLAMMATION AND GUT BACTERIA IN CHRONIC LIVER DISEASE
Researchers discover a link between gut bacteria and brain inflammation in patients with cirrhosis.… READ MORE…
CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME IS NOT IN YOUR HEAD, IT’S IN YOUR GUT
Researchers have identified biomarkers for chronic fatigue syndrome in gut bacteria and in inflammatory microbial agents in the blood.… READ MORE…
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.… READ MORE…
A LINK BETWEEN GUT BACTERIA AND NEUROGENESIS: MOUSE STUDY
According to a new mouse study, antibiotics that are strong enough to kill gut bacteria can also halt the growth of hippocampal neurons.… READ MORE…
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.… READ MORE…
A POSSIBLE LINK BETWEEN GUT BACTERIA AND PTSD
Researchers propose it may be possible to prevent or cure PTSD with the help of gut bacteria.… READ MORE…
SOCIAL BENEFITS: MORE SOCIABLE CHIMPS HARBOR RICHER GUT MICROBIOMES
Being sociable may help transmit beneficial microbes, a new study reports.… READ MORE…
LINK BETWEEN GUT BACTERIA AND ANOREXIA NERVOSA DISCOVERED
Researchers report gut bacteria could play a vital role in anorexia nervosa.… READ MORE…
