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Do gut microbes control your personality? | Kathleen McAuliffe
Apr 9, 2024
Biologist Kathleen McAuliffe discusses how gut microbes influence human personality, behaviors, and neurological disorders. She explores the link between gut bacteria and mood, weight, and mental health, as well as their impact on neuropsychiatric conditions like ADHD, OCD, and Parkinson's disease. The ongoing research in this field highlights the potential for microbiota-based treatments and the promising future of gut bacteria research.
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- Gut bacteria influence mood and behavior, impacting personality traits and cognitive functions.
- Microbiota play a role in mental health, affecting mood through psychoactive compounds that signal the brain.
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The Influence of Gut Microbiome on Behavior
The podcast explores how the trillions of microorganisms living in our gut, collectively known as the microbiota, can significantly influence our mood, energy levels, appetite, memory, and even personality. Research discussed includes behavioral differences between mice raised with and without gut microbes, indicating the impact of microbiota on curiosity, learning, and emotional responses.
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