The use of antibiotics has recently risen to prominence in neuroscience due to their potential
value in studying the microbiota-gut-brain axis. In this context they have been largely …

Gut microbiota composition and function are major areas of research for functional
gastrointestinal disorders. There is a connection between gastrointestinal tract and central …

Antibiotics are recognised as, on occasion, producing psychiatric side effects, most notably
depression and anxiety. Apart from antimicrobial activity, antibiotics have multiple off‐target …

Emerging evidence indicates that disruption of the gut microbial community (dysbiosis)
impairs mental health. Germ-free mice and antibiotic-induced gut dysbiosis are two …

In order to develop properly, the brain requires the intricate interconnection of genetic factors
and pre-and postnatal environmental events. The gut–brain axis has recently raised …

Manipulating the intestinal microbiota for the benefit of the brain is a concept that has
become widely acknowledged. Prebiotics are nondigestible nutrients (ie, fibers …

Emerging evidence indicates that the intestinal microbiota influence brain chemistry,
development and behaviour in animals. Tillisch and colleagues now show that ingestion of …

Neuroplasticity refers to the ability of brain circuits to reorganize and change the properties
of the network, resulting in alterations in brain function and behavior. It is traditionally …

The gut microbiota is an essential part of the gastrointestinal tract and recent research,
including clinical and preclinical studies, shed light on the interaction between the gut and …

The gut microbiota refers to an entire population of microorganisms that colonize the gut.
This community includes viruses, prokaryotes (bacteria and archaea), and eukaryotes (fungi …