microbiome

It’s in Your Gut and Brain

It’s in Your Gut and Brain

Health
Sarah Carter

By Kelsie Sandoval, University of California – Los Angeles Health Sciences June 28, 2024 New research identified key characteristics of resilient individuals, ...

Resilience Linked to Healthier Brain and Gut

Resilience Linked to Healthier Brain and Gut

Health
Sarah Carter

Summary: A new study reveals that resilient individuals show improved brain function and healthier gut microbiomes. The research highlights that resilient people ...

Vitamin B Deficiency in Gut Linked to Parkinson’s

Vitamin B Deficiency in Gut Linked to Parkinson’s

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Sarah Carter

Summary: A new study reveals a link between gut bacteria and Parkinson’s disease (PD). Researchers found a decrease in genes responsible for ...

Could Your Brain Have Its Own Microbiome?

Could Your Brain Have Its Own Microbiome?

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Sarah Carter

Summary: Recent research suggests the brain might host its own microbiome, challenging the long-held belief that it is a sterile organ. Studies ...

Gut Bacteria Gas Linked to Pregnancy Hormone, Mood Regulation, and PPD

Gut Bacteria Gas Linked to Pregnancy Hormone, Mood Regulation, and PPD

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Sarah Carter

Summary: Researchers discovered that gut bacteria produce a hormone involved in pregnancy and postpartum depression treatment by modifying steroids in bile. This ...

Gut Bacteria Influence Fairness Perception

Gut Bacteria Influence Fairness Perception

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Sarah Carter

Summary: A new study finds that manipulating gut bacteria through probiotic and prebiotic supplements can increase altruistic punishment behavior in humans. Participants ...

Gut Microbes Influence Autism-Related Behaviors

Gut Microbes Influence Autism-Related Behaviors

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Sarah Carter

Summary: A new study demonstrates the profound influence of gut microbes on behavior, particularly in the context of autism spectrum disorders (ASD). ...

Dad’s Gut Bacteria Affects Child’s Health

Dad’s Gut Bacteria Affects Child’s Health

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Sarah Carter

Summary: Researchers uncovered a significant link between the gut microbiota of male mice and the health and survival of their offspring. The ...

AI Links Gut Microbiome to Alzheimer’s

AI Links Gut Microbiome to Alzheimer’s

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Sarah Carter

Summary: Researchers are pioneering the use of artificial intelligence to explore how the gut microbiome influences Alzheimer’s disease. Their latest study employs ...

Nose vs. Gut: Unraveling Parkinson’s Toxic Origins

Nose vs. Gut: Unraveling Parkinson’s Toxic Origins

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Sarah Carter

Summary: A pivotal hypothesis paper challenges existing theories on Parkinson’s disease origins, proposing environmental toxicants as key culprits. This study suggests that ...