Researchers find more evidence of cross-talking neurons in gut-brain axis (IMAGE)

University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences

Researchers find more evidence of cross-talking neurons in gut-brain axis

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Researchers affiliated with the University of Illinois found evidence of neuronal connections between the small intestine and all regions of the brain, as well as neurons sending sensory signals and motor responses, which had only been documented once before. Left to right: Megan Dailey, Coltan Parker, and Elizabeth Davis.

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