Researchers are learning that the microbes in your stomach interact with your brain, hormones, and immune system in addition to aiding in food digestion. Unexpectedly, biological sex might have a role on this topic.
Gut
Just like the fingerprints, every human has a personal gut microbiome.
Researchers have discovered that people with higher levels of M. smithii performed better on tests measuring attention, memory, and cognitive flexibility.
A tiny gut microbe that loves eating sugar might help us prevent obesity. Let’s find more about our tiny sugar tooth.
Specific gut microbiota can cause endometriosis and infertility in women
How fiber composition influences the mouse digestive system.
Can early life stress alter not just your gut microbiome, but your kids’ too? This study in mice suggests it could.
Mice with different gut microbiota choose different diets suggesting their influence on food preferences.
This study highlights the dynamic nature of the gut microbiome and its responsiveness to various factors such as sex, age, and localization within the gut.
Microbiota-derived glutamic acid promotes appetite and potential obesity
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