The Gut-Brain Connection: How Microbes Influence Mood and Brain Function
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New research indicates that gut microbes influence brain function and evolution, with experiments showing that transferring microbes from primates with different brain sizes to mice alters brain activity and gene expression, potentially impacting cognitive traits and mental health conditions.
Topics:health#brain-function#gut-microbiome#mental-health#neurodevelopment#primate-evolution#science
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