Naia excited expression examining gene expression diagram, warm scientific scene

How Gut Bacteria Control Your Depression Genes via Butyrate

Your gut bacteria don’t just digest food — they literally control which of your brain genes get expressed.

July 18, 2026 · 6 min · Quiet Inflammation
Naia thoughtful expression with gut-brain diagram illustration, warm research scene

How Gut Bacteria Control Your Mood via Tryptophan

The tryptophan-serotonin pathway your gut bacteria run — and what happens when it stops working.

July 18, 2026 · 6 min · Quiet Inflammation
Naia confident expression with anatomical nerve illustration, warm research scene

The Vagus Nerve: How Your Gut Literally Talks to Your Brain

Your gut sends signals to your brain through the vagus nerve — and gut bacteria control what those signals say.

July 18, 2026 · 6 min · Quiet Inflammation

Get new posts in your inbox

No spam. No sales pitches. Just the science.

By subscribing, you agree to receive email updates. Unsubscribe anytime. Privacy

Like what you're reading?

Get new posts delivered. No spam, just the science.

By subscribing, you agree to receive email updates. Unsubscribe anytime.