Microbiome: Studies and publications

We put together an overview of the most important studies and current publications on the topic of the microbiome in the context of our health.

The Microbiome's Influence on Substance Abuse and Treatment

Key points Our addictive behaviors are partly determined by our genome and microbiome. The microbiome's influence on cognition is exerted through biochemical compounds. Gut microbiota may be involved in the...

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Drugs and Bugs: The Gut-Brain Axis and Substance Use Disorders.

Substance use disorders (SUDs) represent a significant public health crisis. Worldwide, 5.4% of the global disease burden is attributed to SUDs and alcohol use, and many more use psychoactive substances recreationally. Often...

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The Gut Microbiome and Substance Use Disorder.

Substance use disorders (SUDs) remain a significant public health challenge, affecting tens of millions of individuals worldwide each year. Often comorbid with other psychiatric disorders, SUD can be poly-drug and involve several...

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Brain-gut-microbiome interactions in obesity and food addiction.

Normal eating behavior  is coordinated by the tightly regulated balance between intestinal and extra-intestinal homeostatic and hedonic mechanisms. By contrast, food addiction represents a complex, maladaptive eating behavior  that reflects alterations in brain–gut–microbiome (BGM) interactions...

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