Research, lived experience, and community around the gut-brain connection Not medical advice

Community

The people, efforts, and new resources pushing gut-brain research forward, and a way to connect with us.

Ongoing efforts

Research, trials, and projects in progress, including our own.

  • Our project Active

    Evidence Map curation

    Reading and summarizing peer-reviewed studies on gut microbiome treatments, one batch at a time, and mapping how they connect.

    Updated Sep 29, 2026

  • Our project Active

    Monica's FMT journey

    A new round of FMT after an August relapse, with daily mood and sleep tracking and a higher-fiber diet to help it take hold. Updates on Our Story.

    Updated Oct 5, 2026

  • Clinical trial Recruiting

    Recruiting microbiome clinical trials

    A live ClinicalTrials.gov search for studies involving the gut microbiome that are currently enrolling participants.

    Updated Sep 29, 2026

Communities & support

Patient groups, forums, and support networks we've found helpful.

  • Microbiome in Mind New

    Jane Dudley's site about treating her bipolar I disorder with fecal microbiota transplantation, and the story that started ours.

  • eMoods Bipolar Mood Tracker New

    Free app for tracking daily mood, sleep, and symptoms in bipolar disorder, depression, and anxiety. Easy to export for your care team.

Emerging resources

New tools, programs, and publications worth watching. Newest first.

  • Gut Instinct (ABC News, July 2025) New

    Australian news feature on Jane Dudley's fecal microbiota transplant for bipolar I disorder.

  • The Gut Mood Solution, by Professor Gordon Parker New

    Book by the founder of Australia's Black Dog Institute that includes Jane Dudley's case. Not yet in every library; you can request it.

  • The Psychobiotic Revolution, by Scott C. Anderson, John F. Cryan and Ted Dinan New

    An accessible introduction to the gut-brain axis and psychobiotics.

Looking for research databases and trial registries? See Resources.