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MICROBIAL-GUT-BRAIN AXIS. "Accumulating data now indicate that the gut microbiota also communicates with the CNS — possibly through neural, endocrine and immune pathways — and thereby influences brain function and behaviour." https://lnkd.in/eNvNkA9 View in LinkedIn

FECAL TRANSPLANT THERAPY (available now as a pill). "Founded in 2012 by a team of microbiologists, clinicians, and public health advocates from Harvard and MIT, OpenBiome has since provided over 7000 treatments to more than 450 clinical partners across six countries, and has supported 10 clinical and translational research studies." https://lnkd.in/ecDqTkN View in LinkedIn

PROBIOTICS AND EMOTION. "A recent study in healthy women demonstrated that a four-week intake of a fermented milk product with probiotic affected activity of brain regions that control central processing of emotion and sensation, which is the first study showing a clear effect of manipulation of gut microbiota composition on brain function in humans." https://lnkd.in/eVmBTKH View in LinkedIn

"PROBIOTICS (i.e., live microorganisms similar to beneficial microorganisms found in the human gut) are reported to modulate a number of disorders including metabolic disorders, behavioral conditions and cognitive functions." https://lnkd.in/eHd-EHP View in LinkedIn

GUT BACTERIA AND MENTAL HEALTH. "Early life perturbations of the developing gut microbiota can impact neurodevelopment and potentially lead to adverse mental health outcomes later in life." https://lnkd.in/egTKHRg View in LinkedIn

PRENATAL INFECTIONS. "Epidemiological studies have indicated an association between common neurodevelopmental disorders, such as autism and schizophrenia, and microbial pathogen infections during the perinatal period. These findings are supported by experimental studies in rodents, demonstrating that exposure to microbial pathogens during similar developmental periods result in behavioral abnormalities, including anxiety-like behavior and impaired cognitive function." https://lnkd.in/e7Pmtsp View in LinkedIn

PROBIOTIC REVERSAL. "In preclinical studies, administration of probiotics such as Lactobacillus farciminis, Bacteroides fragilis, and Lactobacillus salivarius can reverse the leakiness induced by acute stress, maternal infection, and hydrogen peroxide." https://lnkd.in/egTKHRg View in LinkedIn

PSYCHIATRIC DYSBIOSIS. "Leaky gut or impaired intestinal permeability has been linked not only to the GI dysfunction but also to psychiatric disorders, such as depression and chronic fatigue syndrome. Microbial-based strategies that enhance barrier function may be useful for such disorders." https://lnkd.in/egTKHRg View in LinkedIn

REGULATORY REPEATS. "Many repeats are thought to be derived from truncated TEs, but others consist of tandem arrays of di- and trinucleotides. As with TEs, some highly repetitive sequences play a role in gene regulation." (TE = transposable elements). https://lnkd.in/eT5V5Xc View in LinkedIn

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