Link between common brain disease and gut microbiome

Bacteria in the gut microbiome drive the formation of cerebral cavernous malformations (CCMs), clusters of dilated, thin-walled blood vessels in the brain that can cause stroke and seizures. The research team ' s research suggests that altering the microbiome in CCM patients may be an effective therapy for this cerebrovascular disease.

Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - May 10, 2017 Category: Science Source Type: news