Wisdom, loneliness linked to diversity of gut microbes
The intriguing science of emotions suggests that happiness stems from increased wisdom, health, and well-being.
Gut Brain Connection
The gut can decipher between real and fake sugar, demonstrating how it ‘speaks’ to the brain
Even if our taste buds can’t, our gut can sense the difference between real sugar and sugar substitutes, research shows.
Microscopic ‘vehicles’ enable gut bacteria to stimulate the brain and other organs
Bacteria in the gut are found to secrete their metabolites into tiny vesicles that flow through the bloodstream, according to the study.
Sleep deprivation may begin turning deadly from molecules building up in the gut
While sleep studies mainly revolve around the brain, the control center of sleep initiation, a recent study shows that lethal sleep deprivation may initiate in the gut.
Significant link found between peptic ulcers, gut function, and depression
A recent study of peptic ulcer disease and the contributing genetic factors confirms a connection between individuals suffering from stomach ulcers and those with depression.
Your gut helps protect your brain from infections, scientists say
“The exact way in which the brain protects itself from infection, beyond the physical barrier of the meninges, has been something of a mystery, but to find that an important line of defense starts in the gut was quite a surprise,”
Neurotoxic substances from gut bacteria found in patients with multiple sclerosis
Three hazardous compounds generated by gut microbes have been detected in significant concentrations in individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS).
Stress may be the culprit behind Crohn’s disease, study finds
New research reveals the important role of stress hormones on immune cells, shedding light on the origin of Crohn’s disease.
Gut bacteria linked to improved cognitive development in male infants
From digestion-related processes and immunity to the production of essential vitamins, gut bacteria carry out a wide range of critical functions in the body. Previous studies reveal the healing nature of these microbes when it comes to mental disorders. In addition to this, gut microbes may help improve comprehension and early speech development in babies. … Read more
The Synchronization of ENS Neurons Enables Complex Functions in the Gut
The collection of nerves in the gut called the enteric nervous system (ENS) has been shown to act similarly to other neural networks in the central nervous system (CNS). Considering the many diverse functions of the digestive system and its accessory organs, the ENS is the most complex peripheral nervous system – and the most … Read more