The mother's gut microbiome helps a child's brain develop its senses
Read now →Without the maternal microbiome, a mouse's thalamus under-develops, resulting in reduced sensory processing
1 peer comment
Ad
Simon Spichak
Neuroscience
University College, Cork
Hi! I’m a neuroscientist and science communicator finishing up my MSc in Ireland. I study the way that microbes living in the gut communicate with the brain, but I’m interested in all things neuroscience! I am passionated about mental health and science communication!
I love coffee, raccoons and basketball.
Without the maternal microbiome, a mouse's thalamus under-develops, resulting in reduced sensory processing
This finding explains why some people who take antidepressants have unpleasant gut-centered side effects
Some dietary fibers are converted to fatty acids, which are linked to cortisol levels in your blood
Testing for the bacterium Parvimonas micra in stool may present an alternative to a colonoscopy
Cells' responses to microscopic pushes and pulls prevent cancers from forming
These common household and industrial chemicals impair immune system function
Losing the mysterious cells may lead to Alzheimer's, schizophrenia, or other neurological disorders