
New ‘Sixth Sense’ found: Scientists uncover direct gut-brain connection
Scientists have uncovered a real-time neural communication system between gut microbes and the brain, revealing how certain bacteria can directly influence appetite, and potentially behavior, through a newly identified “neurobiotic sense.” PHOTO/Shutterstock By HEALTH CORRESPONDENT A groundbreaking discovery from Duke University School of Medicine reveals a direct connection between the microbiome and the brain, shedding…