Not all brain cells are found in the brain. Take neurons. They are a type of brain cell that scientists have now identified in the abdomen, where they appear to control parts of digestion. NPR's Jon ...

Brain cells are increasingly being found outside the brain, and now researchers have identified specific neurons in the abdomen that control some aspects of digestion. Not all brain cells are found in ...

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

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.

Recent scientific discoveries are challenging traditional views of Parkinson’s disease, suggesting that this neurological condition might actually begin in an unexpected place, the digestive system.

Have you ever experienced that uneasy feeling in your stomach before a major event? This isn’t just a metaphorical expression—it's actually rooted in science! Our gut, often called the "second brain," ...

Delores Malaspina, M.D., M.S., MSPH, Director of the Psychosis Program at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, will present this work in an upcoming BBRF-hosted webinar, "The Gut-Brain Axis ...

The Ruth Pauley Speakers series will welcome Diego Bohórquez, Ph.D., on Tuesday, Jan. 20, at 7 p.m., for a compelling ...

Leigh Weddle, PharmD, is a board-certified pharmacist specializing in medication therapy management based in Kansas City, Missouri. She also has expertise in chronic disease management, microbiome and ...

Recent scientific breakthroughs have revealed an extraordinary relationship between gut bacteria and the microorganisms in our digestive system and our mental well-being. These microscopic communities ...

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. The finding, reported in the journal Nature, ...

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 ...