Brain Alert: Research at King's College London found that bacteria in the mouth and intestines can increase the symptoms of Parkinson's. AI identified these bacteria, which could be helpful in early detection and treatment.

Brain Alert: A recent research has revealed that some bacteria found in the mouth and intestines can cause further damage to the memory and thinking ability of people suffering from Parkinson's disease. This research was done by scientists at King's College London.

How bacteria could help diagnose Parkinson's

Researchers believe that changes in the bacteria present in the intestines may be the early symptoms of this disease. Since Parkinson's is difficult to detect in its early stages, these changes in the microbiome can help doctors identify the disease in time and start treatment.

How do bacteria damage the brain?

Dr. Saeed Shoye explains that bacteria in the mouth and intestines affect brain diseases. An imbalance of these bacteria can cause inflammation in the body and weaken the immune system, which damages the brain.

How was the analysis done in the research

Published in the journal 'Gut Microbes', this research examined saliva and stool samples of 228 people. These included two groups of Parkinson's patients - one had mild mental problems and the other had dementia. On comparison, it was found that the patients whose mental condition had deteriorated more had more harmful bacteria in their gut, which probably reached the intestine from the mouth. This process is called 'oral-gut translocation'.

Identification and treatment with the help of AI

In the research, these bacteria and the toxic substances produced by them were identified using Artificial Intelligence (AI). According to Dr. Frederick Classen, it is not yet clear whether the bacteria are the cause of the disease or its result, but it is certain that they can make the symptoms more severe. This discovery can open new avenues of treatment in the future.