Year: 2015
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: The human body hosts trillions of microorganisms that colonize the human body during postnatal development. These bacteria are typically known to perform important metabolic tasks that affect nutrient absorption, as well as the maturation of the immune system. However, a recent line of research has found that microbial composition in the gastrointestinal tract can also affect the brain and behavior. The literature points to the gut microbiota-brain axis, a bidirectional network, as a central target for understanding the pathogenesis of various brain disorders, including autism, depression, and Parkinsons disease. The current presentation provides a brief overview on how changes in gut microbiota influences environmental factors (e.g. diet, antibiotic exposure, stress) and affects cognition and cognition-related behavior.
Author: Waylin Yu
Language: English
Topic: Gut microbiota and health
Subfield: Molecular Biology
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W1660545406