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Not all brain cells are found in the brain. For example, a team at Caltech has identified two distinct types of neurons in the abdomens of mice that appear to control different aspects of digestion.

In a conversation with Dr. Steven Gundry, I reflect on what the gut–brain connection reveals about inflammation, longevity, and how we care for ourselves over time.

This comprehensive review synthesizes a decade of human and animal research to explain how the gut and brain communicate ...

The connection between the gut and brain was discovered long ago, but the role of the gut microbiome in this relationship is still being explored. Recent studies suggest that disruptions or ...

Co-written with Jai Liester. In recent years, research has illuminated the intricate connection between our gut and brain, revealing how this relationship significantly impacts mental health. Now, a ...

Scientists led by the Institute of Nanotechnology in Italy, in collaboration with the ESRF, the European Synchrotron in Grenoble, France, have discovered how X-ray micro- and nano- tomography can ...

Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative disorder that causes tremors, limb stiffness, balance problems, anxiety and depression. It’s estimated nearly 90,000 people are diagnosed with it each year and up ...

For more than a century, scientists have treated the brain as the undisputed command center of human evolution, with the rest ...

Credit - Photo-Illustration by Chloe Dowling for TIME (Source Images: eranicle/Getty Images, ItziesDesign/Kipzy Kipza via Canva, Kimberling Jaramillo via Canva) For years, mental health was seen as ...

In just 12 weeks, a daily fiber supplement improved brain function in twins over the age of 65. Could the microbes in our gut hold the key to preventing cognitive decline in our aging population? The ...