News Archive 2014

Effects of Gut Bacteria; J Cryan article in NewScientist

29 Jan 2014

A light on psychobiotics. The mind-altering effects of gut bacteria are finally being understood. This knowledge offers a new way to improve our mental health, say John Cryan and Timothy Dinan in this week's NewScientist. 

 

 

We have all experienced the influence of gut bacteria on our emotions. Just think how you felt the last time you had a stomach bug. Now it is becoming clear that certain gut bacteria can positively influence our mood and behaviour. The way they achieve this is gradually being uncovered, raising the possibility of unlocking new ways to treat neurobehavioural disorders such as depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

Click here for the full article in this week's  NewScientist (973kB)

 

 

 

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