Research in the field of gut microbiota–brain axis may contribute to clarifying the origin of
anorexia nervosa and bulimia, the two principal forms of eating disorders (ED). The initial …

The equilibrium and reciprocal actions among appetite-stimulating (orexigenic) and appetite-
suppressing (anorexigenic) signals synthesized in the gut, brain, microbiome and adipose …

Anorexia nervosa is a psychiatric disorder defined by an extremely low body weight, a
devastating fear of weight gain, and body image disturbance, however the etiopathogenesis …

Immunological dysfunctions in eating disorders have recently gained increasing scientific
attention. Furthermore, the reciprocal association between anorexia and autoimmune …

The molecular mechanisms at the origin of eating disorders (EDs), including anorexia
nervosa (AN), bulimia and binge-eating disorder (BED), are currently unknown. Previous …

OBJECTIVE: Recent findings of autoantibodies directed against melanocortin peptides
suggest that these autoantibodies may represent a source of variability in peptidergic …

Eating disorders are evolutionarily novel conditions. They lead to some of the highest
mortality rates of all psychiatric disorders. Several evolutionary hypotheses have been …

Anorexia nervosa (AN) is one of the most common chronic illnesses in female adolescents
and exhibits the highest mortality risk of all psychiatric disorders. Evidence for the …

Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a psychiatric disorder characterised by malnutrition, fear of weight
gain, and body image disturbances. The aetiology of AN is complex, and may involve …

The gut microbiota, also known as our “second brain” is an exciting frontier of research
across a multitude of health domains. Gut microbes have been implicated in feeding …