Neuroscience

The Gut-Brain Theory – Episode 1: Communication mechanisms between microbiome and brain

Together with Prof. Ted Dinan (UCC Ireland) we discuss the link between gut and psychological distress.

Gut microbes may contribute to damage the aging brain’s immune cells

The impact of age-induced microbiota alterations facilitates the accumulation of CML metabolite in the microglia of mice and humans.

Large study links gut microbes to depression

Researchers have found that some gut microbes may be connected to depression, thus highlighting that the intricate relationship between humans and their microbiota could have important health implications.

Some gut microbes may lead to depression by degrading male sex hormone

Researchers have found that testosterone-degrading enzymes expressed by gut microbes are associated with depressive symptoms.

A mother’s gut bacteria drive intestinal inflammation in mice with autism-like traits

Autistic people who experience inflammatory problems may have been exposed to inflammation in the maternal womb. A new study published in Immunity claims.

Study offers insights into the gut microbiota of autistic children

A new study published in the Journal of Proteomics is the first to profile the gut microbiota of autistic children, their relatives, and neurotypical children using a metaproteomic approach.

Dietary preferences may drive gut microbiota differences seen in people with autism

The differences in gut microbiata composition seen in autistic people may be due to the restricted dietary preferences associated with autism. A new study published in Cell claims.

How gut microbes influence immune cells in the brain

Gut microbes seem to regulate the number and function of immune cells of central nervous system. A new study published in The EMBO Journal claims.

Gut microbes may make some people more susceptible to neurological disease caused by staple crop cassava

Differences in gut microbiota composition may make some people more susceptible to Konzo's disease. A new study published in Nature Communications claims.

Some gut bacteria may help ease cognitive impairment associated with Alzheimer’s

Specific strains of the gut commensal Faecalibacterium prausnitzii may help ease the cognitive difficulties associated with Alzheimer’s disease. A new study published in Cell Reports Medicine claims.

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