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The gut microbiome as a driver of individual variation in cognition and functional behaviour

26 Mar 2018

Recent studies in humans and lab animals have shown that the enteric microbial community plays a central role in brain development and functioning.

Experimental examination of the microbiome suggests direct effects on cognition, including learning and memory. This publication outlines how recent advances in predominantly laboratory-based microbiome research can be applied to understanding individual differences in cognition. Read more about it here: The gut microbiome as a driver of individual variation in cognition and functional behaviour

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