From: cd@notformail.com   
      
   On Tue, 06 Jan 2026 08:24:09 -0800, john larkin    
   wrote:   
      
   >On Tue, 06 Jan 2026 05:24:41 GMT, 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?   
   >   
   >We have great food here. All sorts of international restaurants [1],   
   >stuff in stores, farmers' markets, gardens in back yards. Exotic   
   >veggies and beans and fish.   
   >   
   >[1] few or no Irish or German or Russian or English restaurants, for   
   >some reason.   
      
   If you've ever eaten in a Russian restaurant, you'll know why. Worst   
   cuisine in the world. Ever.   
      
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