Dr. Pallavi Singh's research lab at Northern Illinois University explores how long-term stress affects gut health by studying prairie voles. They focus on the Gut-Brain-Microbiota Axis, which is the link between the gut microbiome and health outcomes like Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). The lab investigates how stress alters microbial communities in the intestines and influences behavior, potentially leading to diseases. The work aims to discover valuable insights that could help improve health interventions for individuals dealing with IBD and related conditions.