Understanding the multidirectional axes of communication between the gut microbiome and the brain to augment human performance

Abstract

Firstly, establish a local microbial and host metabolite signature with a high temporal resolution following acute restraint stress. Subsequently, gain mechanistic insights, focusing on the role of intestinal permeability as a route to impairment at the level of the central nervous system. Define the relevance of these dynamic host-microbe interactions for cognitive performance and explore the fate of the identified alterations in the microbiome-gut-brain axis following repeated exposure to restraint stress. Taken together, these studies will inform future strategies aimed at targeting the gut microbiome to promote stress resilience and optimize human performance in stressful environments.

Document Details

Document Type
DoD Grant Award
Publication Date
Feb 06, 2017
Source ID
FA95501710016

Entities

People

  • John F. Cryan

Organizations

  • Air Force Office of Scientific Research
  • United States Air Force
  • University College Cork

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Gulf War Illness and Chronic Multisymptom Illness in Veterans.
  • Psychological Intervention/Treatment for Stress, Anxiety, PTSD, and Related Emotional and Cognitive Health Symptoms.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology