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.

A randomized controlled trial to test the effect of multispecies probiotics on cognitive reactivity to sad mood.

Background: Recent insights into the role of the human microbiota in cognitive and affective functioning have led to the hypothesis that probiotic supplementation may act as an adjuvant strategy to...

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The role of microbiota and inflammation in self-judgment and empathy: implications for understanding the brain-gut-microbiome axis in depression.

The gut-brain axis includes bidirectional communication between intestinal microbiota and the central nervous system. Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus spp. have been implicated in psychological health, such as depression, through various pathways...

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