Nature2 weeks agoData sciencePaternal microbiome perturbations impact offspring fitness - NatureSperm transmit genetic and epigenetic information to offspring, influenced by preconception environment and gut microbiota. [ more ]
english.elpais.com1 month agoMental healthDoes gut flora affect social relationships?Gut microbiota influences social phobia and brain processing of social interactions. Intestinal microbiota plays a crucial role in metabolic, protective, and immune functions in the body. [ more ]
Mail Online2 months agoHealthAnxiety lives in YOUR gut - and scientists may have a way to treat itGut microbes from people with social anxiety can induce anxiety in mice. Targeting the gut microbiota may offer potential treatments for anxiety disorders. [ more ]
english.elpais.com4 months agoHealthResearch indicates that gut flora are linked to children's cognitive developmentThe microbiome, or collection of bacteria in the body, plays a role in mental health and cognitive abilities. Children's gut microbiome is influenced by their mother's microbiome and diet, and can impact brain development. [ more ]