Past studies have found that gut activity can have significant impacts on the brain, and vice versa. Now, new research in ...

Researchers found that very small numbers of gut bacteria can translocate to the brain in mice, particularly when gut barrier ...

(inkoly/iStock/Getty Images Plus) The human body is sometimes said to host 'two' brains – the big one in your skull and the mini version in your gut. The bridge between the two is known as the ...

If you’ve ever had a “gut feeling”, you already know your brain and belly are in constant conversation. That flutter before a ...

If you value independent local news, become a sustainer today. Your gift could help unlock a $1M challenge. Not all brain cells are found in the brain. For example, a team at Caltech has identified ...

Stress in early childhood can rewire how a child’s gut and brain communicate, potentially leading to long‑lasting digestive troubles such as abdominal pain, irritable bowel symptoms, and motility ...

Brain cells are increasingly being found outside the brain, and now researchers have identified specific neurons in the abdomen that control some aspects of digestion. Not all brain cells are found in ...

A recent study published in the journal MedComm reviewed the potential role of the gut microbiota-brain axis (GBA) in neurological disorders. Microbiota is a crucial determinant of human health and ...

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 ...

A new study shows that a high fat diet may weaken the gut barrier and allow bacteria to travel toward the brain through the vagus nerve.

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 study contributes to a growing shift in medicine toward understanding health as a lifelong process shaped by early experiences.