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Fish Have a Brain Microbiome. Could Humans Have One Too?

In the Gut’s ‘Second Brain,’ Key Agents of Health Emerge

Illustration of a brain surrounded by castle walls that keep out blood vessels.

How the Brain Protects Itself From Blood-Borne Threats

The Brain Has a ‘Low-Power Mode’ That Blunts Our Senses

Illustration of anxious woman surrounded by mitochondria.

Mitochondria May Hold Keys to Anxiety and Mental Health

Illustration of gut sending signals to kidneys.

How Bacteria Help Regulate Blood Pressure