Running For Research ♥ Prader-Willi Syndrome
A Running Fundraiser Benefiting Research on Prader-Willi Syndrome at the University of Florida
Today is the second day of PWS Awareness month. Fact #2: PWS is caused by a lack of active genetic material in a particular region of chromosome 15 (15q11-q13). Normally, individuals inherit one copy of chromosome 15 from their mother and one from their father. The genes in the PWS region are normally only active …
May has been designated as Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month. As promised, I will begin my daily posts regarding PWS and what this syndrome has meant for my youngest daughter Clementine and also the rest of our family. FACT #1:Prader Willi Syndrome ( PWS ) is a rare genetic disorder affecting approximately 1 in every 15,000 …
A mouse study suggests the genetic contribution to anxiety is partially mediated by the gut microbiome.
A team of researchers for the first time has found a correlation between the levels of bacteria and fungi in the gastrointestinal tract of children and the amount of common chemicals found in their home environment.
People whose gut bacteria transformed over the decades tended to be healthier and live longer.
A new study highlights the gut-brain connection in psychiatric patients.
This is such fascinating stuff! It’s seems as if our ancestors weren’t exactly the carnivores we believe them to be. It also suggests a link between the decline of certain bacteria in our guts and the rise of auto immune and inflammatory diseases.