Behaviours such as eating, copulating, defending oneself or taking addictive drugs begin
with a motivation to initiate the behaviour. Both this motivational drive and the behaviours …

The study of the intestinal or gut microbiome is a newer field that is rapidly gaining attention.
Bidirectional communication between gut microbes and the host can impact numerous …

Chronic inflammation represents one of the most consistent biologic features of aging.
However, the precise etiology of persistent low-grade increases in inflammation remains …

The role of the gut microbiota in human health is one of the most important research topics.
There is a strong relationship between the microbiota-gut-brain axis and cognitive functions …

A fundamental shift in neuroscience suggests bidirectional interaction of gut microbiota with
the healthy and dysfunctional brain. This microbiota-gut-brain axis has mainly been …

The importance of gut microbiota in health and disease is being highlighted by numerous
research groups worldwide. Atherosclerosis, the leading cause of heart disease and stroke …

Macronutrients–carbohydrates, fats, and proteins–supply the nutrients required for optimal
functioning. Inadequate intake compromises both physical and brain health. We synthesized …

Poor diet and obesity are associated with cognitive impairment throughout adulthood, and
increased dementia risk in aging. Here we review the current literature interrogating the …

The microbiome in the gut is a diverse environment, housing the majority of our bacterial
microbes. This microecosystem has a symbiotic relationship with the surrounding …

Cognitive function in humans depends on the complex and interplay between multiple body
systems, including the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis. The gut microbiota, which …