Dementia, Parkinson’s: Is there a role for gut bacteria? – Medical News Today

• Previous research has found links between gut bacteria and degenerative brain disorders, such as Parkinsons disease, Alzheimers disease, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
• A new study in tiny worms provides the first evidence that pathogenic bacteria can promote the misfolding of proteins that is a characteristic of these conditions.
• Other bacteria that produce a fatty acid called butyrate prevented protein misfolding in the worms.
• The research adds to evidence that a history of antibiotic…

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