The Microbiome in Neurological Disorders
A special issue of Brain Sciences (ISSN 2076-3425).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 December 2025 | Viewed by 53
Special Issue Editor
Interests: microbiome; microbiology; genetics; immunology; cancers; neurological diseases
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The intricate relationship between the human microbiome and brain health has emerged as a dynamic and rapidly evolving field of research. This Special Issue of Brain Sciences, “The Microbiome in Neurological Disorders”, will bring together cutting-edge studies exploring the role of the microbiome, particularly that of the brain–gut and brain–microbiome axes, in shaping neurological outcomes. There is increasing evidence revealing that microbial communities throughout the body, especially in the gut and nasal cavities, may influence the onset and progression of various neurological disorders, including neurodegenerative and neuroinflammatory diseases.
Understanding the bidirectional influence between the microbiome and the brain can open up new avenues for early diagnosis, prevention, and therapeutic intervention in conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, autism spectrum disorder, and beyond. Contributions to this Special Issue should investigate microbial dysbiosis, immune modulation, microbial metabolites, and host–microbiome interactions that affect central nervous system function.
By highlighting both foundational discoveries and translational advancements, this Special Issue will enhance our knowledge of how the human microbiome contributes to brain health and disease. We hope that this Special Issue will inspire further research and cross-disciplinary collaboration in the promising field of neuro-microbiome science.
Dr. Keehoon Lee
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- microbiome
- brain–microbiome axis
- brain–gut axis
- neurological disorders
- neurodegenerative
- neurodevelopmental
- neuroinflammatory
- human microbiome
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