Anxious? Gut bacteria may be to blame, say scientists
Cork-based researcher predicts ‘psychobiotic revolution’ with new treatment options
Stomach bacteria may hold cure for irritable bowel syndrome
University College Cork team shows bacteria in gut of mice capable of soothing IBS pain
Royal Irish Academy honours Louis Cullen and Fergus Shanahan
Research professors from Trinity and UCC awarded gold medals for achievements
Irish-based scientists find a way to beat stress by eating
UCC researchers have developed a dietary method of combatting worry and anxiety
Drug developed in Cork that could reverse extreme weight loss
UCC scientists believe discovery also has the potential for treatments to tackle obesity
Bacteria and bugs in guts and gallbladders
Dr Crystal Johnson, post-doctoral fellow, Teagasc and APC Microbiome Institute, Cork
Irish cut out bread before alcohol to lose weight
Research also shows that internet-based self-diagnosis of conditions is ‘rife’
Scientists in Cork uncover link between gut microbes and nerves
Discovery may have implications for treating degenerative nervous disorder such as MS
Conference told of technology’s future impact on farming
Self-drive tractors and artificial intelligence may find their way to Irish farms in coming years
Geneticists expect major breakthroughs in 2016
Gene-editing advances may lead to increased understanding of brains and guts
Keep the Christmas dinner safe from merry microbes
Campylobacter is the bacterium that causes the most food poisoning in Ireland – and it loves turkey and other poultry
The microbial mix: Invite the right guests to the dinner party in your gut
The ‘microbiome’ is proving to be a treasure trove for researchers, who have found a link between health and the quality of bacteria in the digestive tract
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