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Why Science Says to Listen to Your Gut

Offered By: TED via YouTube

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TEDMED Courses Neuroscience Courses Parkinson's Disease Courses Medical Research Courses Gut Health Courses Emotional Health Courses Gut Microbiome Courses

Course Description

Overview

Explore the groundbreaking research on the gut-brain connection in this 16-minute TED talk. Discover how the gut microbiome influences neurological conditions and why scientists are shifting their focus from the brain to the gut for potential treatments. Learn about the unique communication pathway between the gut and brain that bypasses the blood-brain barrier, and how this connection may hold the key to understanding and treating disorders like Autism Spectrum Disorder and Parkinson's Disease. Delve into the revolutionary concept that manipulating the gut microbiome could potentially alter our emotions and change the course of neurological diseases. Gain insights into the future of medicine as researchers uncover the profound impact of the gut-brain axis on human health and well-being.

Syllabus

Intro
Bloodbrain barrier
The gut microbiome
It may change our emotions
Parkinsons disease
Gut brain connection
The future of medicine


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TEDMED

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