microbiota

Gut Bacteria Influence Fairness Perception

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Rachel Carter

Summary: A new study finds that manipulating gut bacteria through probiotic and prebiotic supplements can increase altruistic punishment behavior in humans. Participants ...

Gut Microbes Influence Autism-Related Behaviors

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Rachel Carter

Summary: A new study demonstrates the profound influence of gut microbes on behavior, particularly in the context of autism spectrum disorders (ASD). ...

Vitamin D Boosts Gut Bacteria for Cancer Immunity

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Rachel Carter

Summary: Vitamin D enhances a type of gut bacteria in mice, improving their immunity to cancer. The study shows that mice with ...

AI Links Gut Microbiome to Alzheimer’s

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Rachel Carter

Summary: Researchers are pioneering the use of artificial intelligence to explore how the gut microbiome influences Alzheimer’s disease. Their latest study employs ...

Early Gut Flora Imbalance May Predict Autism and ADHD

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Rachel Carter

Summary: Disturbances in gut flora during infancy are linked to the later development of neurodevelopmental disorders like autism and ADHD. Analyzing over ...

Infant Microbiomes Dance to a Circadian Rhythm

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Rachel Carter

Summary: Infant gut microbiomes develop circadian rhythms from as early as two weeks after birth, becoming more distinct as they age. The ...

Serotonin-Producing Gut Bacteria in Newborns Shields Against Allergies

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Rachel Carter

Summary: New research highlights the critical role of unique gut bacteria in newborns, producing serotonin to educate immune cells and prevent allergic ...

Does Gut Bacteria Drive Sexual Behavior?

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Rachel Carter

Summary: Researchers shed light on the complex world of gut microbiota, particularly focusing on the Segatella species, a group previously underexplored due ...

Gut-Brain Link: How Vitamin B12-Producing Gut Bacteria Influence Neurotransmitters

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Rachel Carter

Summary: A new study reveals a molecular link between gut bacteria producing vitamin B12 in the roundworm C. elegans and the neurotransmitter ...

Childhood Brain Growth Linked to Gut Microbiome

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Rachel Carter

Summary: A new study uncovers the significant influence of the gut microbiome on cognitive function and brain structure in healthy children. Analyzing ...