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When one thinks of brain development, microbes in the gut may not be the first thing that comes to mind. But a growing body of research has shown that the many organisms like bacteria, viruses, and ...

Researchers have revealed a previously unknown function of opioid receptors in the development of the enteric nervous system (ENS), often referred to as the 'brain in the gut.' This discovery ...

Share on Pinterest A new study shows that breast milk proteins help build a healthy gut microbiome in newborns. Westend61/Getty Images Breast milk contains essential nutrients, vitamins, and hormones ...

Researchers have discovered new connections between the gut and brain that hold promise for more targeted treatments for depression and anxiety, and could help prevent digestive issues in children by ...

Therapeutic foods have been used to combat malnutrition in children since their inception in 1996. But could they also boost gut health in children and adults? And what NPD opportunities would this ...

Early life gut microbial development is known to have a large impact on later life health in humans and other model organisms. Now there is solid evidence from a recent research study that mothers can ...

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Researchers have discovered new connections between the gut and brain that hold promise for more targeted future treatments for depression and anxiety, and which could point scientists to ways of ...

Researchers at Rice University have revealed a previously unknown function of opioid receptors in the development of the enteric nervous system (ENS), often referred to as the “brain in the gut.” This ...