In this feature, we ask whether there are links between inflammation and anxiety. Although evidence is slowly mounting, we have a great deal to learn about the relationship between the two. Anxiety is normal. Most people will feel anxious now…
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Switching on tissue repair in IBD
In inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), the immune system attacks the cells that form the lining of the gut. This causes pain and discomfort. In a new study, scientists have identified a type of immune cell that can initiate repair of…
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How gut microbes contribute to good sleep
Intestinal health has a close connection with healthy brain function. New research from the University of Tsukuba in Japan suggests that gut bacteria may also influence normal sleep patterns by helping create important chemical messengers in the brain, such as…
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Do gut bacteria contribute to ethnic health disparities?
The bacteria living in our guts play a major role in health, and some studies have found an association between ethnicity and the makeup of these microbial communities. So will doctors of the future prescribe ethnicity-specific probiotics? We share our…
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