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…
Prebiotic fiber supplement reduces harmful gut metabolites and improves liver health
A study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, was the first to investigate the effects of prebiotic…
Microbial genetic variation shapes neurocognitive behavior in sheep
The researchers used Merino sheep as an animal model, systematically collecting samples of their hindgut and ruminal microbiota,…
Study identifies hundreds of genes, including novel ones, governing blood molecule levels
A new study, published today in Nature Genetics, created the largest genetic map of human metabolism, revealing new…
Gut bacteria and insomnia influence each other in small but significant ways, study shows
New genetic analysis reveals that insomnia and gut microbes shape each other, offering fresh clues to why poor…
Genetic variants influencing vitamin D synthesis, metabolism, and transport
From skin tone to rare mutations, scientists uncover how your genes influence vitamin D levels, and why standard…
Low-gluten diets disrupt gut health by depleting key bacteria
Scientists uncover how long-term gluten reduction, often seen as a health boost, can actually upset gut balance, strip…