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What effect does gut bacteria have on your state of mind?

The impact of gut bacteria on our cardiovascular system and metabolism has been well-researched. But how about the effect on our minds? Scientists are examining the possibility that these bacteria might influence our moods. Claudia Hammond finds out whether we could see a day when certain gut bacteria are used in the treatment of depression and anxiety.

First broadcast on All in the Mind, 1 June 2016.

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