A gut feeling: Microbiome-brain-immune interactions modulate social and affective behaviors

This 2016 review examined the influence gut microbiomes have on brain development and neurological function, and the mechanism in which this can lead to mental illnesses. Evidence has emerged that the gut microbiome can have an impact on neural development, cognition and behaviour through gut-brain axis (the bidirectional communication system between the central nervous system […]

Schizophrenia is a serious, long-term mental illness marked by symptoms such as delusions, hallucinations, cognitive difficulties, and emotional instability, and it often proves challenging to treat. This review by Ansari U. et al. (2024) examines how schizophrenia, a complex psychological disorder, may be related to the gut microbiota—the community of microorganisms living in the digestive […]