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MGBA Cross-Talk
‘Cross-talk’ refers to the bi-directional communication between the gut, its microbiome, and the brain through intricate neuro-immuno-endocrine communication pathways. MGBA cross-talk facilitates many functions,…
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Ephi Lu
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Microbial Diversity
Microbial diversity measures the variety of species in the gut microbiota. Higher diversity indicates a healthy microbiota because it contains a diverse range of…
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Microbial-derived-neurotransmitter synthesis is a process in which gut microbiota and its metabolites stimulate the synthesis and release of neurotransmitters from gut cells.
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Mood can be defined as a temporary state of mind or feeling. It is also defined as a conscious state of mind or predominant…
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Myelin is a protective, fatty substance that wraps around and insulates nerve fibers, also known as axons, in the nervous system. This insulation, resembling…
Read termNeurocognitive Functions
Neurocognitive functions are the cognitive processes associated with specific pathways or systems in the brain.
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