The cells that line the inside of the gut may play a key role in triggering inflammation that drives MS, a study found.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a debilitating neurological disorder caused by malfunctioning immune responses that target the ...

Past studies have found that gut activity can have significant impacts on the brain, and vice versa. Now, new research in ...

Vanderbilt researchers, including those from the Vanderbilt Brain Institute, have made significant strides in understanding how the enteric nervous system—sometimes called the "brain" of the gut—forms ...

Chronic stress activates the HPA axis, increasing cortisol and neuropeptides that impair gut barrier integrity, shift ...

Research shows that modifying the gut microbiome can enhance cognitive performance and mitigate dementia risk, highlighting ...

Anyone who has weathered a bad stomach bug knows the feeling: a loss of appetite that sets in and lingers, even after the ...

How does the gut cause Multiple Sclerosis? New research identifies the MHC II protein in intestinal epithelial cells as the trigger for MS-related neuroinflammation. Discover how gut-primed T cells ...

Certain nutrients and plant compounds can help the nervous system and brain function properly. Your nervous system controls things like heart rate, digestion, memory, and your stress response. While ...