Cognitive function in humans depends on the complex and interplay between multiple body
systems, including the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis. The gut microbiota, which …

Although social interactions are known to drive pathogen transmission, the contributions of
socially transmissible host-associated mutualists and commensals to host health and …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by
heterogeneous cognitive, behavioral and communication impairments. Disruption of the gut …

The microbiome-gut-brain axis plays a role in anxiety, the stress response and social
development, and is of growing interest in neuropsychiatric conditions. The gut microbiota …

Host-associated microbiomes play an increasingly appreciated role in animal metabolism,
immunity and health. The microbes in turn depend on their host for resources and can be …

Antibiotics are recognised as, on occasion, producing psychiatric side effects, most notably
depression and anxiety. Apart from antimicrobial activity, antibiotics have multiple off‐target …

Parkinson's disease is a chronic neuropathy characterised by the formation of Lewy bodies
(misfolded alpha-synuclein) in dopaminergic neurons of the substantia nigra and other parts …

The high comorbidity of psychological disorders in both functional and organic
gastrointestinal diseases suggests the intimate and complex link between the brain and the …

Humans present a behavioural paradox: they are peaceful in many circumstances, but they
are also violent and kill conspecifics at high rates. We describe a social evolutionary theory …

Human gut microbiota is a protective agent of intestinal and systemic health, and its
modulation is of great interest for human wellbeing. In the world of biotics, besides …