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 ...

New findings suggest that a protein known as Reelin could play a role in treating both “leaky gut” and severe depression.

Scientists say your gut may be shaping your mood more than you realise, as doctors warn that poor digestion, stress, and inflammation can quietly trigger irritability and emotional swings.

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

Recent scientific discoveries are challenging traditional views of Parkinson’s disease, suggesting that this neurological condition might actually begin in an unexpected place, the digestive system.

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 ...

The relationship between food and mood is complex and bidirectional. What we eat can significantly impact our mental health, and conversely, our mental state can influence our food choices.

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, ...

In recent years, the gut-brain connection has emerged as a top topic when it comes to brain health. Breakthroughs in research have revealed that the gut contains an extensive network of neurons and ...

The gut houses a vast network of neurons and is home to trillions of microbes, which produce neurotransmitters and other ...

Co-written with Jai Liester. In recent years, research has illuminated the intricate connection between our gut and brain, revealing how this relationship significantly impacts mental health. Now, a ...

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.