Gut Bacteria May Modify Behavior in Worms, Influencing Eating Habits
Published:30 Jun.2020 Source:NIH
NIH-funded study suggests microbiome may influence neural circuit activity.
Gut bacteria are tiny but may play an outsized role not only in the host animal’s digestive health, but in their overall well-being. According to a new study in Nature, specific gut bacteria in the worm may modify the animal’s behavior, directing its eating decisions. The research was funded in part by the National Institutes of Health.