A new study by scientists at Nova Southeastern University (NSU) in Florida (USA) shows that poor sleep is linked to poor gut microbiota diversity, which in turns affects overall health.
‘Do Gut Microbes Predict or Cause Diseases like Parkinson’s?’ – TEDx talk by Martha Carlin
11 Jul 2018by GMFH Editing Team
Based on her personal experience, Martha Carlin presented her discoveries about the relationship between chronic diseases, stress, environment, food and gut bacteria at TEDxBoulder 2016.
This video, produced by AsapSCIENCE, a YouTube channel specializing in bringing science to all types of audiences, shows the existing link between the enteric nervous system, gut microbiota and the brain.
“We are looking at how we can modify the microbiota to modulate or prevent some diseases”: Interview with Agustín Ruiz
4 Oct 2017by Cristina Sáez
Agustín Ruiz, geneticist and research director at ACE Foundation, answered our questions about the role of the microbiota in brain health at the recent microbiota scientific event organized by BDebate.
Jane A. Foster, associate professor at McMaster University, reveals gut microbiota’s potential for discovering new ways of diagnosing and understanding brain-related disorders.
Neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s could have a direct relationship with the intestine and, therefore, with our gut microbiota as well, says neurologist and leading researcher in the field, Filip Scheperjans.
Will we one day go to the supermarket and buy a ‘happy’ probiotic? An interview with Premsyl Bercik
17 May 2017by GMFH Editing Team
Recent studies in this fascinating field have shown the 100 trillion microorganisms inhabiting our body may rule our mood and even mental health, depending on gut microbiota balance.
Fatty acids in fermented dairy products may positively influence gut microbiota
7 Dec 2016by Cristina Sáez
A team of Italian researchers, led by Mariangela Caroprese, from the Department of the Sciences of Agriculture, Food and Environment, from the University of Foggia (Italy), publish a review on the impact of dairy products on the gut microbiota.
A new study conducted at the University of Helsinki and the Helsinki University Central Hospital seems to shed some light on the subject.