Gastronauts
Several modern health issues are linked to the gut-brain axis. At Duke, we formed a research group to brainstorm on these issues.
Projects
Gut feelings in action
Intravital microscopy has enabled to visualize neural circuits in action. We are applying it to visceral sensing.
The Autistic Gut
Gut disturbances are 4 times more likely in children with autism. We are probing how autism may alter visceral sensing.
The first synapse
A chain of synapses converts food to thought. We are unveiling the first one, at the gut surface, where the gut first meets the brain.