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Not all brain cells are found in the brain. For example, a team at Caltech has identified two distinct types of neurons in the abdomens of mice that appear to control different aspects of digestion.

Brain cells are increasingly being found outside the brain, and now researchers have identified specific neurons in the abdomen that control some aspects of digestion. Not all brain cells are found in ...

Oral bacteria that migrate to the gut can generate metabolites that reach the brain and accelerate Parkinson’s disease.

Scientists have found that when the stomach and brain are synced too strongly, it may signal worse mental health, linking anxiety, depression, and stress to an overactive gut-brain connection. The ...

Recent scientific breakthroughs have revealed an extraordinary relationship between gut bacteria and the microorganisms in our digestive system and our mental well-being. These microscopic communities ...

That nagging joint pain, persistent fatigue, or unexplained skin issue you’ve been dealing with might have more to do with your gut than you’d ever imagine. Recent research has uncovered a fascinating ...

Capsaicin may influence ADHD symptoms by altering gut microbiota composition, increasing beneficial bacteria like Akkermansia and Prevotella while reducing harmful microbes such as Enterococcus ...

A new USC study suggests that gut imbalances in children with autism may create an imbalance of metabolites in the digestive system—ultimately disrupting neurotransmitter production and influencing ...

For years, mental health was seen as something that started and ended in the brain. But an expanding field of research is revealing a key player in the story of our emotions: the gut. The trillions of ...

For example, a team at Caltech has identified two distinct types of neurons in the abdomens of mice that appear to control different aspects of digestion. The finding, reported in the journal Nature, ...