Researchers found that very small numbers of gut bacteria can translocate to the brain in mice, particularly when gut barrier ...

Researchers at Case Western Reserve University found evidence that gut bacteria may contribute to brain damage in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD). Their study ...

A new study shows that a high fat diet may weaken the gut barrier and allow bacteria to travel toward the brain through the vagus nerve.

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 ...

The connection between what we eat and how we feel, both physically and mentally, is becoming increasingly clear thanks to scientific research. In this ecosystem, gut health and brain function emerge ...

Brain cells are increasingly being found outside the brain, and now researchers have identified specific neurons in the abdomen that control some aspects of digestion. Not all brain cells are found in ...

Not all brain cells are found in the brain. 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.

With more than 100 million neurons in the digestive tract, the gut is commonly known as the “second brain” in numerous ...

Recent scientific breakthroughs have revealed an extraordinary relationship between gut bacteria and the microorganisms in our digestive system and our mental well-being. These microscopic communities ...

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