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Scientists discovered immune cells journey from the gut to protective brain membranes after stomach infections, where they keep lasting memories of illness. This breakthrough could unlock new treatments for neurological disorders.
Scientists at the University of Victoria discovered that a single injection of a protein called Reelin can repair leaky gut and produce antidepressant effects in early studies. The breakthrough could lead to treatments that heal both digestive and mental health through the gut-brain connection.
Scientists discovered that nutritious meals send signals from your gut to your brain that actively help form stronger memories. The breakthrough could lead to new treatments for Alzheimer's disease.
Scientists discovered that difficult childhoods can rewire the brain-gut connection, causing digestive issues decades later. The breakthrough could transform how doctors treat stomach problems.
Scientists reversed brain aging in older mice using gut microbiome transplants from younger animals. The breakthrough suggests new possibilities for treating conditions like lazy eye that doctors once thought only fixable in childhood.
Scientists are discovering your gut bacteria may hold the key to preventing Alzheimer's and Parkinson's decades before symptoms appear. New research reveals how trillions of microbes in your digestive system communicate directly with your brain.
Scientists discovered that intermittent fasting doesn't just help people lose weight—it triggers coordinated changes in gut bacteria and brain activity that reduce cravings and strengthen willpower. This breakthrough reveals why some diets work better than others.
A Bengaluru biotech company is transforming discarded coffee husks into a prebiotic fiber that may protect brain health through gut bacteria. The science-backed innovation tackles farm waste while advancing research into the powerful gut-brain connection.
Scientists discovered how Parkinson's travels from the gut to the brain through immune cells, opening the door to catching the disease decades before symptoms appear. In mice, reducing these immune cells stopped the toxic proteins from spreading and improved movement problems.
Austrian researchers discovered baby brains start life packed with extra neural connections that get pruned away as we grow, flipping the old "blank slate" theory on its head. This sculptor-like trimming process might explain how we learn so quickly.
A man with ALS is using a brain implant at home to communicate at 56 words per minute, keeping his job and staying connected to loved ones. It's the longest-running test of speech technology for paralysis patients outside a lab.
Your gut might be smarter than you think. Researchers discovered a hidden communication system between your gut and brain that shifts cravings from sugar to protein when your body needs it most.
Years of relentless fundraising by an Australian family living with neurofibromatosis has led to a breakthrough discovery that could transform treatment into something as simple as diet changes or probiotics. Melbourne researchers found crucial gut bacteria differences in NF1 patients, opening doors to affordable therapies for cognitive and behavioral symptoms.
Scientists at University of Rochester developed a gene therapy that uses the brain's natural cleaning system to deliver treatments throughout the brain, avoiding one of medicine's toughest obstacles. The breakthrough could transform treatment for multiple sclerosis, Huntington's disease, and rare childhood brain disorders.
Scientists discovered that digital brain models work better when brain regions compete for resources, just like in real life. This breakthrough could revolutionize personalized medicine and help more treatments succeed in human trials.
Actress Busy Philipps discovered a rare brain tumor after seeking a preventive body scan her doctor said she didn't need. Her story shows the life-saving power of listening to your instincts about your health.
Scientists at the University of Victoria discovered that a single injection of a protein called Reelin can repair leaky gut and produce antidepressant effects in early studies. The breakthrough could lead to treatments that heal both gut and brain health simultaneously.
Scientists discovered that certain gut bacteria can help protect babies from autism and ADHD, even when they carry genetic risk factors. The finding could lead to simple probiotic treatments that support healthy brain development starting in infancy.
A groundbreaking Chinese study involving 1,200 people has discovered concrete connections between gut bacteria and psychiatric disorders, potentially revolutionizing how doctors diagnose and treat conditions like depression and schizophrenia. The research reveals that changes in gut microbiome directly correlate with symptom severity and cognitive performance.
Scientists have discovered that long COVID damages dopamine neurons in the brain, finally explaining the crushing fatigue and memory problems millions experience. The breakthrough could lead to new treatments targeting the brain's dopamine system.
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