Probiotics for mental health? A new review finds promising signals and major gaps
Researchers map the probiotic strains and gut-brain pathways being investigated across anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia, revealing…
Study links gut microbes to stronger cancer immunotherapy responses
A new study from a team including University of Nebraska–Lincoln researchers is the first to show metabolites produced…
Urine test may help identify autism risk in children
A simple urine test may help identify children at risk for autism sooner than current assessments – opening…
Periodontal bacteria trigger bone density reduction via the gut
Periodontitis, a chronic inflammatory disease of the gums, affects hundreds of millions of people worldwide and is increasingly…
Chemotherapy-induced gut changes trigger anti-metastatic immune response
Chemotherapy commonly damages the intestinal lining, a well-known side effect. But this injury does not remain confined to…
A history of suicide attempts among individuals with schizophrenia is associated with tryptophan degradation via the salivary kynurenine pathway | BMC Psychiatry
Chesney E, Goodwin GM, Fazel S. Risks of all-cause and suicide mortality in mental disorders: a meta-review. World…
Tryptophan deficiency in breast milk may explain health challenges in children born to mothers with HIV
A new UCLA study reveals that breast milk from women living with HIV contains significantly lower levels of…