Gut Microbes and Brain Function: Unlocking the Connection
TL;DR
A study from Northwestern University found that gut bacteria from different primates can influence mouse brain activity to resemble that of humans and other primates, suggesting microbes play a role in brain evolution and development, and may impact neurodevelopmental disorders.
Topics:healthscience#brain-development#gut-microbiome#microbiome-brain-connection#neuroscience#primate-evolution#science
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