Gut fungal communities may impact multiple sclerosis severity, offering new insights into MS pathogenesis and potential ...

The gut-brain-axis and MS MS is a chronic inflammatory disease of the central nervous system (CNS) and is among the most common causes of neurologic disability in people between 18 and 40 years of ...

Multiple sclerosis is a disease that results when the immune system mistakenly attacks the brain and spinal cord. It affects nearly 1 million people in the U.S. and over 2.8 million worldwide.

Studies consistently find that people with multiple sclerosis (MS) have an altered gut microbiome, compared with healthy individuals. Here’s what that means for managing MS.

Multiple sclerosis occurs when the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the protective covering surrounding nerve fibers, disrupting communication between the brain and body.

Our microbiome in the gut consists of over 1,000 different types of bacteria and about 100 trillion cells. Incredible! Another of Dr. Lepage’s statistic is our microbiome has ten times as many ...

A new global study reveals a striking post-pandemic surge in gut-brain disorders like IBS and functional dyspepsia.

The Gut-Brain-Spine Axis and Mental Health The bidirectional communication network between our central nervous system and enteric nervous system (often called our "second brain") occurs through ...

“Our research therefore highlights the role of the gut-microbiota-metabolite-brain axis in Sev mediating neurotoxicity during neonatal period." said Hui Zhang, the leader of the study.

Heightened Epstein-Barr virus immunity and potential cross-reactivities in multiple sclerosis. PLOS Pathogens, 2024; 20 (6): e1012177 DOI: 10.1371/journal.ppat.1012177 ...