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IMAGE: Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria, pictured here, is a common gut bacteria in both humans and animals. There are many different strains, some of which cause disease.
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LA JOLLA--(January 29, 2021) As scientists learn more about the microorganisms that colonize the body--collectively called the microbiota--one area of intense interest is the effect that these microbes can have on the brain. A new study led by Salk Institute scientists has identified a strain of
E. coli bacteria that, when living in the guts of female mice, causes them to neglect their offspring.
The findings, published January 29, 2021, in the journal