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Gut Microbiome's Importance
- The gut microbiome, encompassing microorganisms in our stomachs and intestines, plays a crucial role in human physiology.
- It interacts with our immune, nervous, and hormonal systems, influencing various bodily functions.
Mice and Microbiomes
- Researchers swapped gut bacteria between timid and bold mice.
- The bold mice became shyer, while the timid mice exhibited more boldness, demonstrating the gut's influence on behavior.
Human-Mice Microbiome Connection
- Mice colonized with gut bacteria from depressed humans displayed depression-like symptoms.
- These included reduced motivation and a pro-inflammatory immune response, mirroring observations in humans with depression.