Scientists from MIT have developed a testing platform designed to revolutionise research into the gut microbiome . While existing platforms can not emulate the human gut accurately or cheaply enough to conduct large - scale experiments , the new platform artificially generates its essential oxygen and mucosal gradients , allowing researchers to tackle real - world problems . The microbiome is believed to constitute an interface between the brain and the gut , influencing disorders such as Parkinson ’s disease , autism , and irritable eating syndrome .
Scientists from MIT have developed a testing platform designed to revolutionise research into the gut microbiome. While existing platforms cannot emulate the human gut accurately or cheaply enough to conduct large-scale studies, the new platform artificially emulates its essential oxygen and mucosal gradients, allowing researchers to tackle real-world problems. The microbiome is believed to constitute an axis between the brain and the gut, influencing conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, depression, and irritable bowel syndrome.