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Published 8 years ago by drunkenninja with 1 Comments
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8 years ago 1

Gut bacteria regulate nerve fibre insulation

Research suggests that gut bacteria may directly affect brain structure and function, offering new ways to treat multiple sclerosis and psychiatric conditions.

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  • Gozzin
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    So,here is my question..Since said mice have no gut bacteria, how do they digest their food?

    The animals were reared in highly sterile conditions, so that bacteria cannot colonise their guts after birth

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