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Gut Microbes May Shape Brain and Behavior Through Hidden Mutations

Gut Microbes May Shape Brain and Behavior Through Hidden Mutations
health10/10/2025

In a groundbreaking study using Merino sheep, researchers uncovered that tiny genetic variations within gut microbes can influence brain-related behavior.

Summary: In a groundbreaking study using Merino sheep, researchers uncovered that tiny genetic variations within gut microbes can influence brain-related behavior. By sequencing over 5,000 microbial genomes—including 3,500 never before reported—they ... [5354 chars]