Gut microbes regulate neurons to help mice forget their fear

Microorganisms in the gut influence fear-related learning. The results of a study that reveals some of the mechanistic underpinnings of this phenomenon promise to boost our understanding of gut–brain communication. The gut microbiota controls fear extinction in mice.

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Published inNature (London) Vol. 574; no. 7779; pp. 488 - 489
Main Author Kiraly, Drew D.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published London Nature Publishing Group UK 01.10.2019
Nature Publishing Group
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Biological control systems
Extinction (Psychology)
Fear
Humanities and Social Sciences
Microbiota (Symbiotic organisms)
multidisciplinary
Neurological research
Neurons
News And Views
Physiological aspects
Science
United Kingdom
Microbiology
Neuroscience
Immunology
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Summary:Microorganisms in the gut influence fear-related learning. The results of a study that reveals some of the mechanistic underpinnings of this phenomenon promise to boost our understanding of gut–brain communication. The gut microbiota controls fear extinction in mice.
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ISSN:0028-0836
1476-4687
DOI:10.1038/d41586-019-03114-1