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All the immunity, none of the symptoms, through dietary intervention
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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.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 Science Advances, show a direct link between a particular microbe and maternal behavior. Although the research was done in mice, it adds to the growing body of science demonstrating that microbes in the gut are important for brain health and can affect development and behavior.