Emerging evidence indicates that the gut microbiota play a crucial role in the bidirectional
communication between the gut and the brain suggesting that the gut microbes may shape …

The complex bidirectional communication between the gut and the brain is finely
orchestrated by different systems, including the endocrine, immune, autonomic, and enteric …

The recent devastating pandemic has drastically reminded humanity of the importance of
constant scientific and technological progress. A strong interdisciplinary dialogue between …

Mental disorders and neurological diseases are becoming a rapidly increasing medical
burden. Although extensive studies have been conducted, the progress in develo** …

The traditional fields of pharmacology and toxicology are beginning to consider the
substantial impact our gut microbiota has on host physiology. The microbiota-gut-brain axis …

The aim of this paper is to set the stage for the vagal tank theory, showcasing a functional
resource account for self-regulation. The vagal tank theory, building on neurophysiological …

The human gut microbiome is a collection of bacteria, protozoa, fungi, and viruses that
coexist in our bodies and are essential in protective, metabolic, and physiologic functions of …

Humans evolved within a microbial ecosystem resulting in an interlinked physiology. The gut
microbiota can signal to the brain via the immune system, the vagus nerve or other host …

Psychology and microbiology make unlikely friends, but the past decade has witnessed
striking bidirectional associations between intrinsic gut microbes and the brain, relationships …

Depression remains one of the most prevalent psychiatric disorders, with many patients not
responding adequately to available treatments. Chronic or early-life stress is one of the key …