Understanding whole person systems in brain-gut-microbiome research through ultra-high-field MRI imaging

The brain-gut-microbiome (BGM) axis regulates interoception, metabolism, and immunity, with dysfunction linked to IBS, obesity, and mood disorders. Ultra-high-field (UHF) MRI advances neural imaging, enhancing resolution of vagal and spinal circuits mediating gut-brain communication. UHF enables rea...

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Main Authors: Tien S. Dong, Kay Jann, Danny J.J. Wang, Arpana Church
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Published: Elsevier 2025-08-01
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1053811925003635
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description The brain-gut-microbiome (BGM) axis regulates interoception, metabolism, and immunity, with dysfunction linked to IBS, obesity, and mood disorders. Ultra-high-field (UHF) MRI advances neural imaging, enhancing resolution of vagal and spinal circuits mediating gut-brain communication. UHF enables real-time tracking of interventions like vagus nerve stimulation and probiotics, linking microbiome shifts to neural adaptations. Despite challenges like signal distortions, innovations in coil design are improving imaging fidelity. Integrating neuroimaging with multi-omic profiling fosters a systems-level approach, advancing personalized therapies for BGM disorders. This commentary underscores UHF MRI’s transformative potential in bridging neuroscience, microbiome science, and clinical applications.
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spelling doaj-art-d828d71f1df2419a9f16547ba42dae102025-08-20T02:36:16ZengElsevierNeuroImage1095-95722025-08-0131712136010.1016/j.neuroimage.2025.121360Understanding whole person systems in brain-gut-microbiome research through ultra-high-field MRI imagingTien S. Dong0Kay Jann1Danny J.J. Wang2Arpana Church3The Vatche and Tamar Manoukian Division of Digestive Diseases, Department of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA; Goodman-Luskine Microbiome Center, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA; Corresponding author at: Goodman-Luskine Microbiome Center, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA.Laboratory of Functional MRI Technology, Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute, University of Southern California, USALaboratory of Functional MRI Technology, Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute, University of Southern California, USAThe Vatche and Tamar Manoukian Division of Digestive Diseases, Department of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA; Goodman-Luskine Microbiome Center, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USAThe brain-gut-microbiome (BGM) axis regulates interoception, metabolism, and immunity, with dysfunction linked to IBS, obesity, and mood disorders. Ultra-high-field (UHF) MRI advances neural imaging, enhancing resolution of vagal and spinal circuits mediating gut-brain communication. UHF enables real-time tracking of interventions like vagus nerve stimulation and probiotics, linking microbiome shifts to neural adaptations. Despite challenges like signal distortions, innovations in coil design are improving imaging fidelity. Integrating neuroimaging with multi-omic profiling fosters a systems-level approach, advancing personalized therapies for BGM disorders. This commentary underscores UHF MRI’s transformative potential in bridging neuroscience, microbiome science, and clinical applications.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1053811925003635Ultra-high-field MRI7T MRIMulti-omicsBrain-gut-microbiom axis
spellingShingle Tien S. Dong
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Understanding whole person systems in brain-gut-microbiome research through ultra-high-field MRI imaging
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Multi-omics
Brain-gut-microbiom axis
title Understanding whole person systems in brain-gut-microbiome research through ultra-high-field MRI imaging
title_full Understanding whole person systems in brain-gut-microbiome research through ultra-high-field MRI imaging
title_fullStr Understanding whole person systems in brain-gut-microbiome research through ultra-high-field MRI imaging
title_full_unstemmed Understanding whole person systems in brain-gut-microbiome research through ultra-high-field MRI imaging
title_short Understanding whole person systems in brain-gut-microbiome research through ultra-high-field MRI imaging
title_sort understanding whole person systems in brain gut microbiome research through ultra high field mri imaging
topic Ultra-high-field MRI
7T MRI
Multi-omics
Brain-gut-microbiom axis
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1053811925003635
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