From: wwm@wwmartin.net   
      
   On 1/5/26 21:24, Jan Panteltje wrote:   
   > The secret to human intelligence? It might be in our gut   
   > Your gut microbes may have helped build the human brain—and could still be   
   shaping how it works today.   
   > Date:   
   >   January 5, 2026   
   > Source:   
   >   Northwestern University   
   > Summary:   
   >   New research shows gut bacteria can directly influence how the brain   
   develops and functions.   
   >   When scientists transferred microbes from different primates into mice,   
   the animals’ brains began to resemble those of the original host species.   
   >   Microbes from large-brained primates boosted brain energy and learning   
   pathways, while others triggered very different patterns.   
   >   The results suggest gut microbes may have played a hidden role in shaping   
   the human brain—and could influence mental health.   
   >   
   > Link:   
   >   https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260105165806.htm   
   >   
   > All them 'merricans on junk food.. Their precedent eats?   
   >   
   Hmm, an Octopus transplant would be interesting :-)   
      
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