Gut bacteria may have motor neurone disease role

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Finding could lead to the first treatment for the devastating disease.

The animals' symptoms became much more severe after having a dose of antibiotics to kill their gut microbiome.

The team honed in on the gut microbes and found 12 species that seemed to exist in much higher or lower numbers in the diseased mice. He added:"Our working hypothesis is this is done by secretion of small molecules that can penetrate into the bloodstream and then different organs."Akkermansia muciniphila,It is thought the chemical is involved in minimising oxidative stress and preserving healthy neurone function for longer.

 

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The bacteria in my gut had a role in painting my wall and bedding when I was in Spain

I’m 100% sure that these bugs mould and viruses are what keep us well. We’ve messed with them though overuse of antibiotics. Watch this space! Hay fever asthma auto immune problems mental health they imo have their roots in poor microbial health.

The guy in the picture looks so happy and brave, seems cruel to take away his motor neuron disease...he just goes back to being a white male then, he won't enjoy that demotion at all 😢

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