Scientists uncover how fermented-food bacteria can guard against depression, anxiety (IMAGE)

University of Virginia Health System

Scientists uncover how fermented-food bacteria can guard against depression, anxiety

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“Our discovery illuminates how gut-resident Lactobacillus influences mood disorders, by tuning the immune system,” said UVA neuroscience researcher Alban Gaultier, PhD. “Our research could pave the way towards discovering much-needed therapeutics for anxiety and depression.”

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Dan Addison | UVA Communications

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