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The brain microbiome: could understanding it help prevent dementia? (www.theguardian.com)

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A short summary: contrary to widespread opinion, the brain of a typical person is not sterile, but inhabited with microbes that have health effects.

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[–] Donk 2 points 3 weeks ago

Dental health is strongly associated with heart health as well. I'm hoping they find some better treatments for depression while they're looking for dementia info. Unfortunately some of the relative brain matter may be more difficult to collect.