John Cryan: Gut Microbiome – Brain Communication in Health and Disease
Brain Ponderings podcast with Mark Mattson
Exploring the Complexities of the Microbiome and its Impact on Health
This chapter follows the speaker's academic and professional journey, their involvement in microbiome research at UCC, and key discoveries on the microbiome's influence on stress response and gut-brain axis regulation. It delves into the evolutionary perspective of the microbiome, the role of various microorganisms in our bodies, and the impact of environmental factors on gut microbiota across different life stages. The chapter also discusses the interplay between stress, the gut microbiome, and obesity, exploring research on specific bacteria, twin studies, microbiome transplants, and interventions for conditions like obesity and metabolic syndrome.
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