Researchers have discovered that brain activity can rapidly alter the gut microbiome within hours. By stimulating specific neurons in mice, they found significant increases in microbial diversity, particularly in the duodenum. This suggests a complex interaction between brain signals and gut health, warranting further exploration of the gut-brain connection's implications for humans.
The dream of a drug that can help ameliorate the stress associated with durable traumatic memories, in order to treat disorders such as PTSD, has come a step closer to reality, according to a preclinical study led by researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.
Did you know that having two or more chronic conditions in middle age can leave you with an increased risk of dementia later in life?
Recent research suggests that drinking coffee doesn't actually affect your sleep, but it might have an impact on the make up of your brain... ☕️
The theory behind cognitive dissonance and how it can be seen today in the rampant spread of COVID-19 misinformation on social media.
How do vaccines train our immune system to fight off infections? How has immunisation programs saved lives? What's next for vaccines and our immune system army?
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