The microorganisms in our gastrointestinal tract-the gut microbiome, can exert a profound influence on the human body, and ...

New research shows gut bacteria can directly influence how the brain develops and functions. When scientists transferred ...

Could our gut hold the key to human intelligence? New research shows gut microbes can shape brain development, boost energy ...

Synaptic plasticity allows brains to learn, adapt, and rewire. It’s foundational to memory, problem-solving, and complex ...

Researchers uncover evidence that the gut microbiome and brain connection can influence brain gene expression and neural ...

In the mice with large-brain primate microbes, the researchers found increased expression of genes associated with energy ...

The placenta and the hormones it produces may have played a crucial role in the evolution of the human brain, while also leading to the behavioral traits that have made human societies able to thrive ...

How did humans get such big brains – the answer might lie in the gut. A recent study from Northwestern University in the US is the first to show that gut microbes from different animals can shape ...

A new Northwestern University study suggests gut microbes can reshape brain function and energy use, offering fresh insight ...

The human brain is the most complex system we’re currently aware of. Learning the genetic basis for its evolution, and the changes that distinguish Homo sapiens from our closest relatives, could ...