Event Title
A Brief Overview on Gut Microbiota, Stress, and Cognition
Location
Diamond 122
Start Date
30-4-2015 1:14 PM
End Date
30-4-2015 2:25 PM
Project Type
Presentation
Description
The human body hosts trillions of microorganisms that colonize the human body during postnatal development. These bacteria are typically known to perform important metabolic tasks that affect nutrient absorption, as well as the maturation of the immune system. However, a recent line of research has found that microbial composition in the gastrointestinal tract can also affect the brain and behavior. The literature points to the gut microbiota-brain axis, a bidirectional network, as a central target for understanding the pathogenesis of various brain disorders, including autism, depression, and Parkinsons disease. The current presentation provides a brief overview on how changes in gut microbiota influences environmental factors (e.g. diet, antibiotic exposure, stress) and affects cognition and cognition-related behavior.
Faculty Sponsor
Melissa Glenn
Sponsoring Department
Colby College. Psychology Dept.
CLAS Field of Study
Social Sciences
Event Website
http://www.colby.edu/clas
ID
1063
A Brief Overview on Gut Microbiota, Stress, and Cognition
Diamond 122
The human body hosts trillions of microorganisms that colonize the human body during postnatal development. These bacteria are typically known to perform important metabolic tasks that affect nutrient absorption, as well as the maturation of the immune system. However, a recent line of research has found that microbial composition in the gastrointestinal tract can also affect the brain and behavior. The literature points to the gut microbiota-brain axis, a bidirectional network, as a central target for understanding the pathogenesis of various brain disorders, including autism, depression, and Parkinsons disease. The current presentation provides a brief overview on how changes in gut microbiota influences environmental factors (e.g. diet, antibiotic exposure, stress) and affects cognition and cognition-related behavior.
https://digitalcommons.colby.edu/clas/2015/program/354