Do gut microbes control your personality? | Kathleen McAuliffe

TED Talks Daily

EpisodeJan 22, 202410m

Do gut microbes control your personality? | Kathleen McAuliffe

TED Talks Daily

EpisodeJan 22, 202410m

Biologist Kathleen McAuliffe dives into new research that suggests certain bacteria in your gut can influence major parts of who you are, from your personality to life-changing neurological disorders. Learn more about how this emerging science could change how we treat disease — and discover the impact of your internal microbial makeup on your mood, weight and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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