The Poopisode [Brain and Gut]

There are two kilograms (4.4 pounds) of microbes in your gut. Are these little residents controlling your brain? If so, how? Poop Detectives Libby and Ruka are on the case.

Key Words

autism, bacteria, depression, enteroendocrine, fecal transplant, gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA), gastrointestinal (GI) system, gut flora, gut microbiome, immune cells, inflammation, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), kynurenine, neuropod cells, Parkinson’s disease, psychobiome, psychobiotics, schizophrenia, serotonin, tryptophan, Valsalva maneuver

Old West Words of the Day (Gap Junction Almanac)

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References and Resources

Meet the ‘psychobiome’: the gut bacteria that may alter how you think, feel, and act, Science Magazine, May 7, 2020

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Bushwick Tarantella by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

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Disclaimer

This podcast is for entertainment and education only. Neither of the hosts is a medical doctor, and nothing they say is medical advice. Please consult with your medical provider before making decisions about your health.