Why the 'gut brain' plays a central role for allergies
An international research team led by scientists from Bern and Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin has identified a previously unknown function of the intestinal nervous system.
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New implant captures gut-brain signals in awake, moving animals
Scientists have been able to measure the electrical signals in the "second brain in our guts" for the first-ever time, giving renewed understanding to its interconnection with the brain.
Nov 21, 2025
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Medications change our gut microbiome in predictable ways, research reveals
Our gut microbiome is made up of trillions of bacteria and other microbes living in our intestines. These help our bodies break down food, assist our immune system, send chemical signals to our brain, and potentially serve ...
Nov 17, 2025
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Plants adapting to climate change may help IBD treatment
James Cook University (JCU) researchers have discovered that the same chemical compounds produced by mountain-top plants to help them survive climate change in North Queensland may also hold promise for treating inflammatory ...
Nov 11, 2025
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Low-dose THC may reduce side effects of HIV treatment
Long-term, low doses of THC mitigate many harmful side effects and inflammation caused by HIV and antiretroviral therapy (ART), according to new research from Texas Biomedical Research Institute.
Nov 6, 2025
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Researchers map how gut neurons respond to bacteria, parasites and food allergies
The enteric nervous system (ENS) is a vast network of nerves built into the walls of the intestine. While it is well known for its role in regulating digestion and the movement of food through the intestine, researchers are ...
Oct 31, 2025
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Rebalancing the gut: How AI solved a 25-year Crohn's disease mystery
UC San Diego researchers have settled a decades-long debate surrounding the role of the first Crohn's disease gene to be associated with a heightened risk for developing the auto-immune condition.
Oct 27, 2025
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Gluten sensitivity linked to gut–brain interaction, not gluten itself, study finds
A study has revealed that gluten sensitivity, which affects approximately 10% of the global population, is not actually about gluten but part of the way the gut and brain interact.
Oct 23, 2025
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Hydrogen gas found to play key role in supporting gut health
Melbourne scientists have revealed how hydrogen is made and used in the human gut. Though infamous for making flatulence ignite, hydrogen also has a positive role supporting gut health.
Oct 23, 2025
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Psoriasis-linked gene mutation also impacts gut health, scientists discover
A mutation previously linked to skin disorders like psoriasis may also play a surprising role in gut health, according to new research published by scientists at VIB-UGent and colleagues from UGent, the University of Barcelona, ...
Oct 23, 2025
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