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Fish Have a Brain Microbiome. Could Humans Have One Too?

The Quanta Podcast

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Exploring the Microbial Presence in Healthy Brains

This chapter delves into the intriguing possibility of microbial life residing in healthy brains and its impact on brain function and metabolism. It examines the connections between microbes and neurological processes, prompting questions about their potential benefits or roles as mere bystanders in human health.

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