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. 2022 Apr 14;185(8):1294-1296.
doi: 10.1016/j.cell.2022.03.035.

Trust your gut, lest thou be anxious

Yunjin Lee  1 , Jun R Huh  2
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Trust your gut, lest thou be anxious

Yunjin Lee et al. Cell. .
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Abstract

Can gut-residing bacteria influence mood and anxiety? And can targeting bacteria-produced metabolites reduce anxiety? Based on two Nature and Nature Medicine papers, the answers to these questions are likely yes. Needham, Campbell, and colleagues identified bacteria that enhance anxiety-like behaviors in mice and ways to mitigate anxiety in autistic patients.

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Declaration of interests J.R.H. is a co-founder of Interon laboratories. He is also a consultant for CJ Biosience.

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