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RESEARCH PAPER / 2024-09-09

The gut microbiome and the brain.

Nadiia Rykalo, Lydia Riehl, Michaela Kress

Department of Physiology and Medical Physics, Institute of Physiology, Medical University Innsbruck, Austria. · pubmed

Abstract

The importance of the gut microbiome for human health and well-being is generally accepted, and elucidating the signaling pathways between the gut microbiome and the host offers novel mechanistic insight into the (patho)physiology and multifaceted aspects of healthy aging and human brain functions.

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Research summary

The paper discusses the relationship between the gut microbiome and brain function, which is pertinent to understanding mechanisms that could influence healthy aging. However, while it touches on aspects of (patho)physiology related to aging, it does not directly address root causes of aging or lifespan extension. The findings may contribute to the field but are likely to be incremental rather than groundbreaking.

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