Recently, a number of studies have demonstrated the existence of a link between the emotional and cognitive centres of the brain and peripheral functions through the bi-directional interaction between the central nervous system and the enteric nervous system. Therefore, the use of bacteria as therapeutics has attracted much interest. Recent research has found that there are a variety of mechani...

Here is a puzzle: in what area of organic synthesis research are synthetic organic chemists a minority? According to Albert Eschenmoser, it is in the field of prebiotic chemistry: the study of the reactions and molecules that led to the emergence of life on earth. Biologists, mathematicians, and astronomers have traditionally weighed in on this problem proportionally more than organic chemists....

: To evaluate the antimicrobial efficacy of three commercially available toothpastes which are non-fluoridated, fluoridated and one containing prebiotic ingredient on s . Antimicrobial activities prebiotic, fluoridated, non-fluoridated were assessed at different concentrations (100ug, 200ug, 300ug 400ug). Since toothpaste had other proven agents, 100% inulin extract from chicory (prebiotic) was...