Reposted by Rikeish R Muralitharan MD, PhD
New paper from our team 🧠🦠
After stroke, gut‑derived bacteria can migrate into the brain
Blocking sympathetic tone ↓ gut permeability, ↓ brain bacterial load, and improves motor outcomes—without changing infarct size
Congrats to Dr Alex Peh!
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Gut bacteria presence in the brain is increased after ischemic stroke in mice
Systemic infections are a common cause of complications and death after stroke. These infections can occur due to the breakdown of the gut epithelial barrier and the translocation of bacteria from ...