The microbiome-gut-brain axis regulates social cognition & craving in young binge drinkers

Recent research indicates a significant correlation between gut dysbiosis and neurological diseases, yet the mechanisms by which gut bacteria influence brain function remain poorly understood. This study elucidates that gut bacteria can translocate to the brain in limited quantities when mice are subjected to an atherogenic high-fat diet (Paigen diet), which alters the gut microbiome […]

This 2019 study explains that microorganisms can produce communication signals, both to interact with other microbial cells and with the host organism. While the gastrointestinal tract is commonly a home for many of these microbiota, these microorganisms can inhabit various niches of the host organism. These microorganisms respond to host signals, enabling them to interact […]