Researchers are learning that the microbes in your stomach interact with your brain, hormones, and immune system in addition to aiding in food digestion. Unexpectedly, biological sex might have a role on this topic.
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Reproductive hormones in male mice are susceptible to gut inflammation during early life.
Combined treatment with Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium improved stress-related depression and anxiety in mice.
This study explores how social isolation affects the microbiome of female prairie voles.
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