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Gut Bacteria Exert Mind Control

Posted by Soulskill on from the lactobacillus-colbertsus dept.

sciencehabit writes "Hundreds of species of bacteria call the human gut their home. This gut 'microbiome' influences our physiology and health in ways that scientists are only beginning to understand. Now, a new study suggests that gut bacteria can even mess with the mind, altering brain chemistry and changing mood and behavior (abstract)."

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  1. Re:Well by Sulphur · · Score: 4, Funny

    I think these are more like innerlords.

    This too shall pass away.

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    Never let a computer or a cat know that you are in a hurry.