This chapter explores the connection between gut microbes and the development of Parkinson's disease, highlighting a specific strain of E. coli that produces a misfolded protein similar to alpha-synuclein. The discussion includes recent research indicating how this protein can lead to brain cell degeneration, shedding light on potential new treatments and the relationship between gut and brain health.
Biologist Kathleen McAuliffe dives into emerging research that explores how certain gut bacteria can influence major parts of who you are, from your personality to life-changing neurological disorders. Learn more about how this ongoing clinical medical and pharmaceutical research might change how we treat disease — and discover the impact of your internal microbial makeup on your mood, weight and more.
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