Gut microbiome composition and diversity are related to human personality traits

The proportion of the population that suffers from mental disorders (anxiety and depression, among others) has risen dramatically in the last few years. As a result, finding preventative and treatment methods for mental illnesses is crucial. Several gut microbiota strains, particularly Bacteroidetes, and Firmicutes, have been shown to influence mental health via the microbiota gut-brain […]

In this 2021 study, metagenomic sequencing was performed on patients with Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and on the general population. The aim was to investigate the relationship between the gut microbiome profile and dietary factors among people with and without gastrointestinal problems. A total of 38 associations between dietary patterns and […]