For families facing glioblastoma, the most aggressive and devastating form of brain cancer, hope often feels like a distant dream. Current treatments, including cutting-edge immunotherapies that aim to activate the body’s own cancer-fighting cells, have shown limited success as standalone therapies for this relentless disease. However, groundbreaking research is now revealing that the intricate world … Read more
You know that unsettling feeling in your stomach? Perhaps it’s a nervous flutter before a big moment or that uncomfortable bloat after an indulgent meal. We often brush off these gut sensations as minor annoyances, disconnected from the grander, more complex workings of our bodies, especially our brains. But what if those gut feelings, those … Read more
What if the microscopic residents of your gut — the trillions of bacteria living in your intestines — are secretly pulling strings, influencing something as fundamental as your brain’s chemistry and function? A groundbreaking new study suggests just that, revealing a surprising and intricate connection between the world inside your belly and the complex workings … Read more
Ever wondered why your stomach churns when you’re nervous, or why a good meal can put you in a better mood? Beyond just digestion, your gut is constantly communicating with your brain. For a long time, scientists have sensed a deep connection between the trillions of tiny organisms living in your intestines—your gut microbiome—and your … Read more
Ever felt your stomach tie itself in knots when stress hits? For millions of Americans, that unsettling sensation isn’t just a fleeting feeling; it’s a constant, debilitating reality known as Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or IBS. This isn’t your average stomachache; it’s a chronic condition marked by abdominal pain, bloating, gas, and unpredictable swings between diarrhea … Read more
What if the food you put on your table, or the struggle to consistently put it there, was quietly rewriting the script for your brain health? It sounds like a stretch, but new research reveals a surprising and potent link between limited access to food, the unseen world of bacteria in your gut, and your … Read more
What if the tiny microbes living inside your gut aren’t just helping you digest food, but are also whispering secrets to your brain and immune system? Groundbreaking new research suggests this might be the case, uncovering hundreds of previously unknown molecules produced by our gut bacteria. These mysterious compounds, called N-acyl lipids, are now being … Read more
Our bodies are complex systems, but a surprising new study offers a fresh perspective on autism spectrum disorder (ASD), suggesting a profound link between a child’s gut health and their brain activity. Researchers at the University of Southern California (USC) indicate that imbalances in gut-produced chemicals may disrupt brain functions and contribute to behaviors associated … Read more
Scientists have identified cells responsible for communication between the brain’s stress responses and inflammation in the gut.
Anew study at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis demonstrates that the state of the gut microbiome has profound effects on the functions of the brain.