Ephi Lu

BALB/c mice

BALB/c mice are a widely used strain of laboratory mice commonly used in biomedical research (i.e., including immunology, oncology, and infectious disease research) due…

Bacterial translocation

The migration of potentially harmful bacteria or their toxic products from one site of the body (such as the gut) to other organs or…

Bacteria

Bacteria are a type of microorganism with different shapes and structures. In bacteriology, they are mainly classified into two main types, gram-negative and gram-positive,…

Attention

Attention is a complex term that can refer to a general level of alertness or vigilance, a general state of arousal, orientation versus habituation…

Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF)

Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is a protein involved in the growth, maturation, and survival of nerve cells in the brain. It plays a vital…

Brain’s Reward System

The brain’s reward system, involving regions like the nucleus accumbens (NAc), regulates pleasure, motivation, and reinforcement. It’s tied to behaviors seeking rewards and is…

The Startling Link Between Sugar and Alzheimer’s

Cognitive Behavior Therapy Tops Other Psychotherapies in Reducing Inflammation

Probiotics Lower Rehospitalization Rates in Bipolar Disorder

Fast Food Makes the Immune System More Aggressive in the Long Term

Stabilize Your Mood with Food

: hormonal destabilization, inflammation/ oxidation, and insulin resistance.

A Closer Look at the Importance of Gut Mechanisms in Depression