New research shows gut bacteria can directly influence how the brain develops and functions. When scientists transferred ...

A groundbreaking new study reveals that changes to the gut microbiome can change the way the brain works. Humans have the largest relative brain size of any primate, but little is known about how ...

A groundbreaking new study reveals that changes to the gut microbiome can change the way the brain works.Humans have the ...

It takes a huge amount of energy for human brains to grow to their current large size and be maintained over time. Our early human ancestors evolved to grow bigger brains, but the biological changes ...

Microbes supporting the production of more metabolic energy could be key to the evolution of large brains First study to show gut microbes from different animal species shape variations in their ...

What if your gut microbes helped power your brain? A new study reveals that the energy-hungry human brain may have evolved with a big assist from our gut bacteria. By transplanting gut microbes from ...

Q: What can living animals tell us about the behavior of extinct animals that we otherwise only know from fossils? A: When you look at the fossil record, all you have really is a pile of bones. It's a ...

Tiny microbes could be a secret energy powerhouse. By Laura Baisas Published Dec 2, 2024 11:00 PM EST Deposit Photos Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 ...