This comprehensive review synthesizes a decade of human and animal research to explain how the gut and brain communicate ...

Neurodegenerative diseases (NDs), such as Alzheimer's disease (AD), Parkinson's disease (PD), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and multiple sclerosis (MS), represent a growing global health burden ...

The human brain is a greedy organ. It gulps energy, demands constant upkeep, and somehow grew far larger (relative to body ...

A new study from the Air Force Medical University, China shows that Sevoflurane (Sev) influences social functioning via the gut-brain axis, with microbiota-derived bile acids serving as critical ...

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 ...

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 maternal microbiome and immune system have both independent and synergistic effects on fetal brain health—changes in the ...

Major depressive disorder (MDD), which is characterized by persistently low mood, diminished interest and suicidal ideation, has been one of the most prevalent and debilitating mental illnesses in ...

Have you ever felt torn about a decision, when your mind said one thing but your body said another? Perhaps your heart was excited, but your gut clenched. If that sounds familiar, you are not alone.