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Getting dirty with Chris Ryan

Duncan Trussell Family Hour

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The Gut-Brain Connection and Behaviors Altered by Microorganisms

This chapter examines the significant relationship between gut health and human behavior, emphasizing the role of gut neurotransmitters similar to those in the brain. It also investigates how infections like neurotoxoplasmosis can affect behavior, suggesting that our microbiomes may influence our actions in ways that reflect a broader intelligence.

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