Something happens when a rat starts running. Not just the obvious things, the faster heart, the warming muscles, the rhythmic percussion of paws against the wheel. Something quieter. Something that ...

The peer-reviewed research article in Brain Medicine titled "Exercise induces changes in tryptophan metabolism by gut microbes associated with hippocampal function in adult rats," is freely available ...

You notice your knee’s been aching after your usual run. Maybe your back twinges every time you reach for something on the bottom shelf. You stretch, you rest, but the discomfort keeps coming back.

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is caused by a mutation in the DMD gene that prevents dystrophin production, leading to progressive muscle weakness and early mobility challenges. The 2018 DMD ...

Simon Spichak finished his MSc at University College Cork, where he studied the interactions between the microbes in the gut and the brain. He became interested in science communication during his ...

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Experts say everyone should be exercising between 150 and 300 minutes every week, with at least 75 minutes of vigorous exercise like swimming or cycling. But while exercise is generally good for your ...