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Brain Gut Connection

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health-and-science1 year ago

"Unlocking the Power of Your Gut Microbiota for Optimal Health"

Five scientists at the Institut Pasteur discussed the complexity and significance of the gut microbiota, emphasizing its impact on general health and its potential applications in medical treatments. The microbiota, consisting of a vast community of microorganisms, plays a crucial role in various bodily functions and has been linked to conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease, diabetes, obesity, arthritis, and mental health disorders. Research has revealed the beneficial effects of the microbiota on the immune system, brain function, and addiction, leading to potential therapeutic interventions such as fecal microbiota transplantation for treating certain medical conditions.

mental-health2 years ago

Weekly Recap: August 14-18

This week in Psychiatric Times, discussions ranged from the neurocognitive and neuropsychiatric symptoms of long COVID to the upcoming study on psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy for irritable bowel syndrome. The brain-gut connection and the role of creativity in psychiatry were also explored. Additionally, best practices for psychiatrists serving as expert witnesses were examined.

health2 years ago

The Brain-Gut Connection: MIT Researchers Unravel the Mystery.

MIT engineers have developed a new technology that can control neural circuits connecting the gut and the brain in mice. The technology uses fibers embedded with a variety of sensors and light sources for optogenetic stimulation. The researchers have shown that they can induce feelings of fullness or reward-seeking behavior in mice by manipulating cells of the intestine. The technology can be used to study neurological conditions that are believed to have a gut-brain connection, such as autism and Parkinson’s disease.