October 2012 PMID 22968153

Mind-altering microorganisms: the impact of the gut microbiota on brain and behaviour.

John F Cryan, Timothy G Dinan

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The discussions reveal a strong interest in the research's implications, with posts referencing detailed biological pathways like hormones and cytokines, and mentioning how microbiota modifications could influence mental health, which indicates an overall positive and engaged stance emphasizing the article’s potential to impact neuroscience and medicine.

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The posts demonstrate high interest, referencing the article directly and discussing mechanisms like the gut-brain axis and neuroactive metabolites.

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There is moderate engagement, with some users sharing summaries, citing specific pathways, and mentioning how the microbiota influences mood and cognition.

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Posts suggest that the publication has a noteworthy impact, highlighting its potential to change perspectives on mental health and neurological treatment approaches.

Abstract in brief

  • The gut microbiota, the collection of microorganisms living in our intestines, has become a major area of research because it affects our overall health, including how our bodies handle inflammation and obesity.
  • Recent studies suggest that the gut microbiota can communicate with the brain through various pathways like neural signals, hormones, and the immune system, influencing brain functions and behaviors such as anxiety, mood, cognition, and pain.
  • This connection, called the microbiota-gut-brain axis, implies that modifying the gut microbiota could offer new approaches for treating complex brain and mental health disorders.]

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Joan Miro-Blanch
@jmirobla · X

Love this review from @jfcryan Mind-altering microorganisms: the impact of the gut microbiota on brain and behaviour. https://t.co/7WUR4SF69M

Dec 11, 2019 · 7 likes · 3 shares · 625 followers View post →
Carlos Rebolleda
@RebolledaGil · X

@JavierdeDiego_ Cryan, J. F., & Dinan, T. G. (2012). Mind-altering microorganisms: the impact of the gut microbiota on brain and behaviour. Nature Reviews Neuroscience, 13(10).

Jan 7, 2024 · 2 likes · 7,754 followers View post →
Ronita De, PhD
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Mar 13, 2021 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 1,489 followers View post →
Jordan James Etem
@JordanJamesEtem · X

Cryan JF, Dinan TG (2012) Mind-altering microorganisms: the impact of the gut microbiota on brain and behaviour. Nat Rev Neurosci 13:701–712 @OracleHealthSci @neuralink @lindner_juergen @Ronald_vanLoon @larryellison #BrainHealth

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Chris Giza
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A6/ Bidirectional communication between gut #microbiota & brain via hormones, cytokines & neurotransmitters. @gavi_natalie @BIRC_at_UCLA @UCLANsgy @UCLABrainSPORT @neurotrauma2022 @SfNtweets @TheNewANA1 #microbiome Cryan & Dinan @NatRevNeurosci 2012: https://t.co/k9gph98fI9 https://t.co/4QPJKbC7hJ

Feb 8, 2022 · 1 like · 4,915 followers View post →
Pablo Andreone
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@BumperCrop1 Cryan, J. F., & Dinan, T. G. (2012). Mind-altering microorganisms: the impact of the gut microbiota on brain and behaviour. Nature Reviews Neuroscience, 13(10), 701-712. https://t.co/MLj52rzEt7

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المصادر 1.الجهاز الهضمي ومحور الأمعاء - الدماغ الثاني •Cryan, J. F., & Dinan, T. G. (2012). Mind-altering microorganisms: the impact of the gut microbiota on brain and behaviour. Nature Reviews Neuroscience, 13(10), 701–712. توضح الدراسة دور الميكروبايوم في الأمعاء وتأثيره

Jan 7, 2025 · 4,228 followers View post →
Dr KT, PhD
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Mind-altering microorganisms: the impact of the gut microbiota on brain and behaviour | Nature Reviews Neuroscience https://t.co/wKRPeKItbD

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Norbert Plankenauer-Sator
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@MDH_UAR @2Philosophical_ Cryan, J.F., & Dinan, T.G. (2012). "Mind-altering microorganisms: the impact of the gut microbiota on brain and behaviour." Nature Reviews Neuroscience, 13, 701–712. https://t.co/tRMztak0qz

Jul 29, 2024 · 449 followers View post →
Carlos Rebolleda
@RebolledaGil · X

@JavierdeDiego_ Cryan, J. F., & Dinan, T. G. (2012). Mind-altering microorganisms: the impact of the gut microbiota on brain and behaviour. Nature Reviews Neuroscience, 13(10).

Jan 7, 2024 · 2 likes · 7,754 followers View post →
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Pablo Andreone
@PabloAndreone · X

@BumperCrop1 Cryan, J. F., & Dinan, T. G. (2012). Mind-altering microorganisms: the impact of the gut microbiota on brain and behaviour. Nature Reviews Neuroscience, 13(10), 701-712. https://t.co/MLj52rzEt7

Feb 24, 2023 · 1 like · 4,267 followers View post →
Jordan James Etem
@JordanJamesEtem · X

Cryan JF, Dinan TG (2012) Mind-altering microorganisms: the impact of the gut microbiota on brain and behaviour. Nat Rev Neurosci 13:701–712 @OracleHealthSci @neuralink @lindner_juergen @Ronald_vanLoon @larryellison #BrainHealth

Jun 17, 2022 · 1 like · 12,661 followers View post →
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Chris Giza
@griz1 · X

A6/ Bidirectional communication between gut #microbiota & brain via hormones, cytokines & neurotransmitters. @gavi_natalie @BIRC_at_UCLA @UCLANsgy @UCLABrainSPORT @neurotrauma2022 @SfNtweets @TheNewANA1 #microbiome Cryan & Dinan @NatRevNeurosci 2012: https://t.co/k9gph98fI9 https://t.co/4QPJKbC7hJ

Feb 8, 2022 · 1 like · 4,915 followers View post →
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CHANG LIJIA
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Mechanisms are affecting gut–brain signalling, microbial composition, immune activation, vagus nerve signalling, alterations in tryptophan metabolism, production of specific microbial neuroactive metabolites and bacterial cell wall sugars.https://t.co/LAL3oPqcA4 https://t.co/ML36yusodm

Nov 4, 2021 · 1 like · 34 followers View post →
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Ronita De, PhD
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Mar 13, 2021 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 1,489 followers View post →
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John F. Cryan
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RT @jmirobla: Love this review from @jfcryan Mind-altering microorganisms: the impact of the gut microbiota on brain and behaviour. https:/…

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Joan Miro-Blanch
@jmirobla · X

Love this review from @jfcryan Mind-altering microorganisms: the impact of the gut microbiota on brain and behaviour. https://t.co/7WUR4SF69M

Dec 11, 2019 · 7 likes · 3 shares · 625 followers View post →
Kriben Govender
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