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Japan-Kazakhstan Collaboration: Nazarbayev University and Hokkaido University Launch SATREPS Project


Published on 2025-04-04 00:55:41 - AlphaGalileo
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  • Hokkaido University and Nazarbayev University have secured a prestigious SATREPS grant for their joint project, "Next-generation Smart Mining Plus

The article from AlphaGalileo discusses a study conducted by researchers at the University of California, San Diego, which found that the gut microbiome plays a crucial role in the development and function of the enteric nervous system (ENS), often referred to as the "second brain." The study, published in the journal Nature, revealed that specific gut bacteria are essential for the proper development of the ENS, influencing gastrointestinal motility and overall gut health. The researchers used germ-free mice and mice treated with antibiotics to demonstrate that the absence of certain bacteria led to impaired ENS development and function. This groundbreaking research highlights the intricate relationship between gut bacteria and the nervous system, suggesting potential new avenues for treating gastrointestinal disorders through microbiome-targeted therapies.

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