Neuroscience

Gut bacteria worsen symptoms of multiple sclerosis in mice

A new study published in Nature found that a specific combination of gut microbes can worsen the symptoms of multiple sclerosis in mice.

“Good” gut microbes protect mice against Alzheimer’s disease

A study published in Science Advances suggests that optimizing the gut microbiota can inhibit the development of Alzheimer’s disease.

How gut-brain connections control intestinal function

A study published in Nature could help to determine how intestinal motility is regulated and understand systemic disorders related to the gut-brain axis.

The role of gut microbes in autism

To examine the link between autism and gut microbes, researchers led by Anne Konkle at the University of Ottawa analyzed the recent scientific literature.

Specific disease-modifying gut bacteria characterize Parkinson’s disease across countries

A japanese team identified bacterial populations that may determine intestinal pathology and influence the development of Parkinson's disease.

Gut microbes could improve symptoms of neurodegenerative disorder

In mice with a genetic mutation linked to ALS, altering the gut microbiota could prevent or improve disease symptoms, a study published in Nature has found.

Newly identified microbiota-derived molecules could inhibit brain function

Researchers have identified new bacterial molecules that are able to travel to the brain and inhibit brain cell function.

The microbiota clock: how gut microbes and circadian rhythms influence health

Researchers at UCC Ireland reviewed current knowledge on the microbiota-gut-brain relationship. Their work is published in Cell Metabolism.

Gut microbe could protect against Parkinson’s, study in worms shows

A new study published in Cell Reports suggests that a common gut microbe could slow—and even reverse—the build-up of a protein associated with Parkinson's.

How gut microbes influence social behavior

A study reviewed the evidences that link the microbiota with social behaviors, analyzing how the microbiota-gut-brain axis influences sociability.

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