Data from over 9,000 people reveal a distinct gut microbiome signature that is associated with healthy aging and survival

[Oct. 23, 2020: Dan Robitzski] It turns out that a hormone in our guts called ghrelin plays a huge role in shaping our brain’s development — and doctors think it could be the key to new treatments for Parkinson’s Disease. A specific form of ghrelin — the same gut hormone that makes you feel hungry — can also block the formation of new nerve cells, according to research published Tuesday in the journal Cell Reports Medicine. It all comes down to whether there’s more of acyl