Oral bacteria that migrate to the gut can generate metabolites that reach the brain and accelerate Parkinson’s disease.

A groundbreaking analysis reveals that chronic consumption of fatty foods triggers a biological disconnect, flooding your gut with stress signals while starving your brain of the chemical it needs for ...

Bipolar disorder (BD) is a psychiatric disorder characterized by extreme mood changes. Individuals diagnosed with BD ...

For example, a team at Caltech has identified two distinct types of neurons in the abdomens of mice that appear to control different aspects of digestion. The finding, reported in the journal Nature, ...

The connection between the gut and brain was discovered long ago, but the role of the gut microbiome in this relationship is still being explored. Recent studies suggest that disruptions or ...

In recent years, the gut-brain connection has emerged as a top topic when it comes to brain health. Breakthroughs in research have revealed that the gut contains an extensive network of neurons and ...

Co-written with Jai Liester. In recent years, research has illuminated the intricate connection between our gut and brain, revealing how this relationship significantly impacts mental health. Now, a ...

For decades, depression treatment has focused almost entirely on the brain, with drugs designed to tweak neurotransmitters ...

Explore the connection between your gut and your brain and how it impacts your health. Join award-winning gastroenterologist and neuroscientist Dr. Emeran Mayer to explore the vital connection between ...

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Scientists led by the Institute of Nanotechnology in Italy, in collaboration with the ESRF, the European Synchrotron in Grenoble, France, have discovered how X-ray micro- and nano- tomography can ...

Scientists led by the Institute of Nanotechnology in Italy, in collaboration with the ESRF, the European Synchrotron in Grenoble, France, have discovered how X-ray micro- and nano- tomography can ...