Past studies have found that gut activity can have significant impacts on the brain, and vice versa. Now, new research in ...

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

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 ...

A recent study published in the journal MedComm reviewed the potential role of the gut microbiota-brain axis (GBA) in neurological disorders. Microbiota is a crucial determinant of human health and ...

The brain and the microbiome are in constant communication and maintaining that connection as we age could be key to avoiding ...

Scientists call this two-way relationship the gut–brain axis, and it’s rapidly reshaping how we think about mood and mental ...

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. The finding, reported in the journal Nature, ...

An acquaintance at my running club goes on about gut health being fundamental to our well-being but often overlooked. She ...

Anxiety doesn’t stay in your head; it affects your gut too. From stomach pain and constipation to IBS and food aversions, the brain-gut axis explains why your worries show up in your digestion. Simple ...

Explore the connection between your gut and your brain and how it impacts your health. Join award-winning gastroenterologist and neuroscientist Dr. Emeran Mayer to explore the vital connection between ...

That knot in your stomach during a job interview isn’t just in your head—it’s the result of an intense biological dialogue happening between your brain and digestive system. While you’re busy ...