DIETARY FIBER REDUCES BRAIN INFLAMMATION DURING AGING
Researchers report a high fiber diet can help to reduce both intestinal and brain inflammation during aging. … READ MORE…
SPECIFIC BACTERIA IN SMALL INTESTINE ARE CRUCIAL FOR FAT ABSORPTION
Researchers reveal the Western diet can induce the expansion of microbes in the small intestine that promote the digestion and absorption of high fat foods. Over time, researchers say, these microbes can increase the risk of obesity. … READ MORE…
PREBIOTICS IN INFANT FORMULA MAY IMPROVE MEMORY, LEARNING AND ALTER BRAIN FUNCTION
A new study using piglets shows prebiotics used in baby formula can enhance memory and learning, as well as altering brain chemistry.… 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 LINKS BRAIN BLOOD VESSEL LESIONS TO INTESTINAL BACTERIA
A new study links gut bacteria and the immune system to CCM, genetic disorder that can lead to seizures and strokes.… 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…
LOW DOSES PENICILLIN IN EARLY LIFE INDUCES LONG TERM BEHAVIORAL CHANGES
A new study reports penicillin when administered during pregnancy or during early years of life can result in long-term behavioral changes.… READ MORE…
PREBIOTICS MAY HELP TO COPE WITH STRESS
Upping your intake of prebiotics is not only beneficial for your gut bacteria, it may also help to recover normal sleep patterns following a stressful event, a new study reports.… READ MORE…
COMMON PROBIOTICS CAN REDUCE STRESS LEVELS, LESSEN ANXIETY
According to a new study, a common probiotic can decrease stress related behavior and anxiety.… READ MORE…
GENETIC SWITCH TURNED ON DURING FASTING HELPS STOP INFLAMMATION
Researchers report a molecular pathway that activates during fasting could help halt the spread of intestinal bacteria into the bloodstream.… READ MORE…
EVIDENCE OF GENETIC LINK BETWEEN ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE AND OBESITY
A new study provides additional evidence of a genetic link between body weight and risk for developing neurodegenerative diseases. … READ MORE…
READING A BIOLOGICAL CLOCK IN THE DARK
Researchers report correct coordination between our circadian clock and gut bacteria could be critical for preventing metabolic diseases. … READ MORE…
