Jackie Rocheleau

  • How the Ecosystems in Our Guts Could Be Linked to Brain Disorders

    How the Ecosystems in Our Guts Could Be Linked to Brain Disorders

    Within our guts is a tiny ecosystem populated by trillions of microorganisms. These germs affect digestion, the immune system, and even brain functioning. Scientists have also started investigating the potential role of gut bacteria in psychiatric and neurological conditions, including neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. If gut microbes prove influential, this could reveal how…