In recent years, an increasing attention has given to the intricate and diverse connection of
microorganisms residing in our gut and their impact on brain health and central nervous …

Background and Objectives A growing body of literature demonstrates that the human
microbiota plays a crucial role in health and disease states, as well as in the body's …

The importance of the gut–brain axis in regulating stress-related responses has long been
appreciated. More recently, the microbiota has emerged as a key player in the control of this …

There has been an explosion of interest in the study of microorganisms inhabiting the
gastrointestinal tract (gut microbiota) and their impact on host health and physiology …

Stress levels are surging, alongside the incidence of stress-related psychiatric disorders.
Perhaps a related phenomenon, especially in urban areas, the human gut contains fewer …

In recent years, there has been an exciting focus of research attempting to understand
neuropsychiatric disorders from a holistic perspective in order to determine the role of gut …

Highlights•Stress/depression and diet independently and jointly shape the gut
microbiota.•The gut bacteria can modulate food cravings, stress reactivity, and mood.•These …

Excessive alcohol consumption remains a major public health problem that affects millions
of people worldwide. Accumulative experimental evidence has suggested an important …

Alcohol use disorder (AUD) has been associated with impairments in social and emotional
cognition that play a crucial role in the development and maintenance of addiction …

Humans and animals are evolved to have instinctive physiological responses to threats. The
perception of threat by the brain triggers a multitude of changes across the brain and body. A …