Weakened gut-brain connection may contribute to memory loss

Weakened gut-brain connection may contribute to memory loss At a Glance Researchers found that changes to gut bacteria in aging mice hindered communication from the gut to the brain and led to worse performance on memory tasks. If these results hold true in humans, they could inspire treatments to prevent, reduce, or even reverse age-related cognitive decline. https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/weakened-gut-brain-connection-may-contribute-memory-loss