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Gut-brain axis II: The potential of poop transplantat in neurology

Gut-brain axis II: The potential of poop transplantat in neurology

The intestines are home to trillions of bacteria that communicate with the brain through the gut-brain axis. And sometimes it does not work as it should. Fecal microbiota transplantation is an emerging therapy that involves transferring gut bacteria and their byproducts (basically just doo-doo) from a healthy individual to someone

Gut-brain axis I: Gut bacteria and brain health

Gut-brain axis I: Gut bacteria and brain health

It IS true - the human brain and gut are intimately connected through a complex system called the gut-brain axis. This connection allows the gut microbiome — the huge community of bacteria and other microorganisms in our guts — to influence brain function. Ways our microbiome and brain talk The gut and

Aging, exercise, and the brain’s blood supply

Aging, exercise, and the brain’s blood supply

As we age, the brain's blood flow tends to slow down, and the time it takes blood to travel through brain arteries increases. These changes can negatively impact brain health and cognitive abilities. Exercise is known to support overall brain health, but its specific effects on brain blood

Healthy aging with furry friends

Healthy aging with furry friends

With longer lives comes the challenge of achieving healthy aging, often defined as staying disease- and disability-free for as long as possible. Frailty prevention has thus become a key focus for promoting successful aging. Among various strategies, pet ownership, particularly of dogs, has emerged as a potential contributor to maintaining

Space week day 6: Faster than light makes you younger, but otherwise spaceflight ages us

Space week day 6: Faster than light makes you younger, but otherwise spaceflight ages us

Time dilation, a concept of Einstein's, occurs when an object moves close to the speed of light. For astronauts traveling at near-light speeds, time would pass more slowly for them relative to people on Earth. In theory, astronauts could age slower compared to individuals on Earth if they

Theme Food I: How energy molecules affect aging brains

Theme Food I: How energy molecules affect aging brains

Scientists are searching to uncover how molecules related to our energy production in the body may influence brain health as we age. What is healthy for our brains? In human energy production, ketone bodies, pyruvate, and citrate are vital for the delivery of energy to the cells in our body

Limits. Can we treat Parkinson´s even before the first symptoms appear?

Limits. Can we treat Parkinson´s even before the first symptoms appear?

Parkinson’s Disease is a complex neurological disorder commonly described by its dominant motor issues like tremors and stiffness, accounting for the characteristic Parkinsonian look. But the truth is that Parkinson’s encompasses a much broader range of symptoms. Sleep disorders and gastrointestinal problems show us that Parkinson’s involves