Autism development influenced by changes in gut microbiome
Scientists have found a link between the gut microbiome and symptoms of autism spectrum disorder.
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Gut microbiome plays key role in how babies experience fear
New research shows that a healthy gut microbiome actually decreases the feeling of fear in infants.
Stomach hormone ghrelin could lead to poor financial decisions, study suggests
Research indicates the “hunger” hormone may also trigger impulsive spending, especially when it comes to items that “feed” the brain’s reward center.
Does the gut play a role in Alzheimer’s disease development?
Gut bacteria have stood out for their effect on the brain, though how it affects Alzheimer’s is poorly understood.
Antibiotics linked to cognitive decline in middle-aged women — and the gut may be why
Study authors suspect that the gut-brain axis may be responsible for this link between antibiotics and cognitive decline.
You’re more prone to bacterial infections when you’re stressed out, study shows
New research finds that when you (or your pet) get overwhelmed, stress hormones activate and make the body vulnerable to bacterial infections.
Discovery of molecule linking eating and mating underscores gut-brain connection
Only recently have researchers suspected a physiological link between eating and mating that starts from the gut.
Fecal transplants reverse cognitive decline in aging mice — ‘potential game-changer’ for brain disease treatment
Could the cure for cognitive decline — and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s — be fecal transplants?
A healthy gut may be the key to good sleep
Researchers in Japan suggest that gut bacteria may have a role in the creation of serotonin and dopamine, two important chemical messengers in the brain.
Probiotics not just for the gut? Study shows they could enhance cognition too
Recent research reveals the impact of a healthy gut microbiome and the effects of probiotic supplementation, particularly in aging adults.