The mother's gut microbiome helps a child's brain develop its senses
Read now →Without the maternal microbiome, a mouse's thalamus under-develops, resulting in reduced sensory processing
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Simon Spichak
Neuroscience
University College, Cork
Hi! I’m a neuroscientist and science communicator finishing up my MSc in Ireland. I study the way that microbes living in the gut communicate with the brain, but I’m interested in all things neuroscience! I am passionated about mental health and science communication!
I love coffee, raccoons and basketball.
Eating more fiber could help you handle stress better
Read more →Some dietary fibers are converted to fatty acids, which are linked to cortisol levels in your blood
Widespread PFAS chemical pollution will likely make COVID-19 worse
Read now →These common household and industrial chemicals impair immune system function
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Rare spindle-shaped neurons from deep inside the brain recorded for the first time
Read now →Losing the mysterious cells may lead to Alzheimer's, schizophrenia, or other neurological disorders
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