Co-written with Jai Liester. In recent years, research has illuminated the intricate connection between our gut and brain, revealing how this relationship significantly impacts mental health. Now, a ...

The connection between the gut and brain was discovered long ago, but the role of the gut microbiome in this relationship is still being explored. Recent studies suggest that disruptions or ...

Most people think of the gut as a digestive organ. Something that processes food, absorbs nutrients, and occasionally causes trouble on a stressful morning. But over the past decade, researchers have ...

The gut-brain connection is a two-way street. The brain has a direct effect on the stomach and tummy troubles can also send signals to the brain, meaning stomach aches and pains can be the cause of or ...

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Strong social relationships, particularly high-quality marriages, may help protect against obesity by influencing a complex communication system between the brain and gut, according to new research by ...

In recent years, the gut-brain connection has emerged as a top topic when it comes to brain health. Breakthroughs in research have revealed that the gut contains an extensive network of neurons and ...

Scientists keep learning more about the connection between the brain and the gastrointestinal system. By Christina Caron Dr. Kyle Staller is a gastroenterologist, so it may be surprising that many of ...

Not all brain cells are found in the brain. 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.

Scientists led by the Institute of Nanotechnology in Italy, in collaboration with the ESRF, the European Synchrotron in Grenoble, France, have discovered how X-ray micro- and nano- tomography can ...

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 ...

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