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Gut Microbe–Pollutant Link Offers New Clues to Depression

Gut Microbe–Pollutant Link Offers New Clues to Depression

Researchers found that Morganella morganii, when interacting with a common pollutant, produces a molecule that triggers inflammation associated with depression. The study clarifies a molecular pathway between the gut and brain and suggests immune-focused treatments could complement existing therapies.

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Harvard scientists link gut bacteria to depression through hidden inflammation trigger