Microbes in your gut might be impairing your memory
Read now →Gut microbes send different signals to the brain in people with obesity
Simon Spichak
Neuroscience
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.
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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A scientific correction finds Venus's atmosphere probably does not contain phosphine gas
Read now →The initial discovery set off a flurry of excitement. The reality is something more mundane
A protein necessary for neurotransmitter transport in our brains is implicated in Parkinson's disease
Read now →Parkinson's disease affects over 10 million people worldwide
Octopuses sometimes punch fish out of spite
Read now →The mysterious behavior appears related to collaborative hunting and hints at complex emotions
Antidepressant drugs suppress important gut bacteria
Read now →This finding explains why some people who take antidepressants have unpleasant gut-centered side effects
Eating more fiber could help you handle stress better
Read now →Some dietary fibers are converted to fatty acids, which are linked to cortisol levels in your blood
Retracting publications doesn't stop them from influencing science
Read now →"Zombie papers" keep on getting cited, with huge ripple effects
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Microglia build and maintain the "roads" your brain needs to store memories
Read now →A protein called IL-33 keeps microglia working efficiently
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Instead of a colonoscopy, a new screen tests poop for colorectal cancer-related bacteria
Read now →Testing for the bacterium Parvimonas micra in stool may present an alternative to a colonoscopy
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Skin cells protect their DNA from bumps and bruises with a jello-like response
Read now →Cells' responses to microscopic pushes and pulls prevent cancers from forming
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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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