Microbes and the mind

Research is revealing the intriguing connection between human’s microbes and mental health.
Melbourne University psychology PhD student Djamila Eliby is conducting research called the “bugs and brain” study, which explores the complex interactions between the gut microbes and the mood.
Reporter Mengjie Jenny Cai has the story.
This story first aired on August 19, 2021.
Category: Audio, Local News
Topics: Science
Tags: bugs and the brain, Djamila Eliby, Mengjie Jenny Cai, News, research, UniMelb
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