Microbes and the Mind: The Impact of the Microbiome on Mental Health
Interest in the mind-body connection has grown in recent years, with accumulating evidence showing that the gut microbiome can alter behavioral, neural, and psychological outcomes. This publication brings together a group of international experts who are investigating the microbiome and its potential to contribute to the causes and treatment of mental illness. The contributions are not aimed solely at specialists in clinical and experimental neuroscience. They cover a range of key topics, including the role of the microbiome in mental health and specific psychiatric disorders that occur across the lifespan, interactions with the immune system, diet, and pharmacological interventions. Furthermore, the microbial metabolite production and the potential for psychobiotic interventions that target the microbiome to improve mental health outcomes are discussed. This book is unique in its focus on the mechanisms and consequences of the activities of gut microorganisms in mental health and illness, providing expert insight into the current state of the art and important future directions for this emerging area of research. Additionally, it provides an excellent knowledge base for newcomers and a refresher for researchers and clinicians working in the fields of neuroscience, psychology, or psychiatry.
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1 - 11: IntroductionByCaitlin S.M. Cowan;Caitlin S.M. CowanaAPC Microbiome Ireland, University College Cork, Cork, IrelandbSchool of Psychology, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:Brian E. LeonardBrian E. LeonardcPharmacology Department, National University of Ireland, Galway, IrelandSearch for other works by this author on:
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12 - 25: The Microbiome-Gut-Brain Axis in Neurocognitive Development and DeclineByCaitlin S.M. Cowan;Caitlin S.M. CowanaAPC Microbiome Ireland, University College Cork, Cork, IrelandbSchool of Psychology, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:John F. CryanJohn F. CryanaAPC Microbiome Ireland, University College Cork, Cork, IrelandSearch for other works by this author on:
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26 - 39: Maternal Exposure to Adversity: Impact on the Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis, Inflammation and Offspring Psychiatric OutcomesByTherese A. Rajasekera;Therese A. RajasekeraaInstitute for Behavioral Medicine Research, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio, USAbDepartment of Psychiatry & Behavioral Health, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio, USAcEnvironmental Health Sciences Division, College of Public Health, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USASearch for other works by this author on:Tamar L. GurTamar L. GuraInstitute for Behavioral Medicine Research, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio, USAbDepartment of Psychiatry & Behavioral Health, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio, USAdMedical Scientist Training Program, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio, USAeDepartment of Neuroscience, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio, USAfDepartment of Obstetrics & Gynecology, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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40 - 57: Gut Microbiota as a Mediator of Host Neuro-Immune Interactions: Implications in Neuroinflammatory DisordersByValentina Caputi;Valentina CaputiaDepartment of Anatomy and Neuroscience, University College Cork, Cork, IrelandbAPC Microbiome Ireland, University College Cork, Cork, IrelandSearch for other works by this author on:Jelena Popov;Jelena PopovcCollege of Medicine and Health, University College Cork, Cork, IrelandSearch for other works by this author on:Maria Cecilia Giron;Maria Cecilia GirondDepartment of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences, University of Padova, Padua, ItalySearch for other works by this author on:Siobhain O'MahonySiobhain O'MahonyaDepartment of Anatomy and Neuroscience, University College Cork, Cork, IrelandbAPC Microbiome Ireland, University College Cork, Cork, IrelandSearch for other works by this author on:
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58 - 67: The Effect of Microbiota on BehaviourByKevin Champagne-Jorgensen;Kevin Champagne-JorgensenaMcMaster Brain-Body Institute at St Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton, Hamilton, Ontario, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:Karen-Anne McVey NeufeldKaren-Anne McVey NeufeldaMcMaster Brain-Body Institute at St Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton, Hamilton, Ontario, CanadabDepartment of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:
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68 - 73: Is Anxiety Associated with the Gut Microbiota?ByJane A. FosterJane A. FosteraDepartment of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, CanadabThe Research Institute of St. Joe’s Hamilton, Hamilton, Ontario, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:
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74 - 99: Production of Psychoactive Metabolites by Gut BacteriaByNiamh C. Wiley;Niamh C. WileyaAPC Microbiome Ireland, University College Cork, Cork, IrelandbTeagasc Food Research Centre, Fermoy, IrelandSearch for other works by this author on:John F. Cryan;John F. CryanaAPC Microbiome Ireland, University College Cork, Cork, IrelandcDepartment of Anatomy and Neuroscience, University College Cork, Cork, IrelandSearch for other works by this author on:Timothy G. Dinan;Timothy G. DinanaAPC Microbiome Ireland, University College Cork, Cork, IrelanddDepartment of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioural Science, University College Cork, Cork, IrelandSearch for other works by this author on:R. Paul Ross;R. Paul RossaAPC Microbiome Ireland, University College Cork, Cork, IrelandeSchool of Microbiology, University College Cork, Cork, IrelandSearch for other works by this author on:Catherine StantonCatherine StantonaAPC Microbiome Ireland, University College Cork, Cork, IrelandbTeagasc Food Research Centre, Fermoy, IrelandSearch for other works by this author on:
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100 - 112: Diet and Mental HealthByAmy Loughman;Amy LoughmanaIMPACT (The Institute for Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Translation), Food and Mood Centre, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:Heidi M. Staudacher;Heidi M. StaudacheraIMPACT (The Institute for Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Translation), Food and Mood Centre, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:Tetyana Rocks;Tetyana RocksaIMPACT (The Institute for Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Translation), Food and Mood Centre, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:Anu Ruusunen;Anu RuusunenaIMPACT (The Institute for Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Translation), Food and Mood Centre, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, AustraliabInstitute of Public Health and Clinical Nutrition, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, FinlandcDepartment of Psychiatry, Kuopio University Hospital, Kuopio, FinlandSearch for other works by this author on:Wolfgang Marx;Wolfgang MarxaIMPACT (The Institute for Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Translation), Food and Mood Centre, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:Adrienne O'Neil;Adrienne O'NeilaIMPACT (The Institute for Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Translation), Food and Mood Centre, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:Felice N. JackaFelice N. JackaaIMPACT (The Institute for Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Translation), Food and Mood Centre, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:
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113 - 133: Psychotropic Drugs and the MicrobiomeBySofia Cussotto;Sofia CussottoaDepartment of Anatomy and Neuroscience, APC Microbiome Ireland, University College Cork, Cork, IrelandSearch for other works by this author on:Gerard Clarke;Gerard ClarkebDepartment of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioural Science, APC Microbiome Ireland, University College Cork, Cork, IrelandSearch for other works by this author on:Timothy G. Dinan;Timothy G. DinanbDepartment of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioural Science, APC Microbiome Ireland, University College Cork, Cork, IrelandSearch for other works by this author on:John F. CryanJohn F. CryanaDepartment of Anatomy and Neuroscience, APC Microbiome Ireland, University College Cork, Cork, IrelandSearch for other works by this author on:
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134 - 143: Psychobiotics: Evolution of Novel AntidepressantsByTimothy G. Dinan;Timothy G. DinanaDepartment of Psychiatry, APC Microbiome Ireland, University College Cork, Cork, IrelandSearch for other works by this author on:Mary I. Butler;Mary I. ButleraDepartment of Psychiatry, APC Microbiome Ireland, University College Cork, Cork, IrelandSearch for other works by this author on:John F. CryanJohn F. CryanbDepartment of Anatomy and Neuroscience, APC Microbiome Ireland, University College Cork, Cork, IrelandSearch for other works by this author on: