Bacteria In Your Stomach Helping Your Brain?

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/02/110201083928.htm

According to a new study done the bacteria found in your stomach may help brain development and play a key role in your body's ability to function. To test this theory a group of scientist used lab mice. They found that the mice with out the bacteria weren't as safe and did more dangerous things then the ones with it. In humans after birth there is a critical time during brain development that these bacteria are need to help regulate the other hormones and help balance. As of right now though the only thing certain on adults (not babies) are on mice. Human's haven't yet be tested.

I'm honestly not surprised that these 'germs' are connect to brain development. The right bacteria have always been found to be important in bodily functions. One of the main uses in the intestines and stomach. The body is a complex serious of systems constantly working together; even without our knowledge. Evolution has made it so that there are checks and balances for all these "problems" our body faces everyday can be taken care of (for the most part). I think it is cool that we are learning more about these bacteria and the important roles they play, because the more that we know about our bodies, the more likely were are to be able to fix them.

I really do hope that these studies prevail and humans can be tested soon.

- Lauren (Ren) Stogner