Most people think of the brain as the control centre of the body, but scientists have discovered that the gut has its own ...

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Scientists keep learning more about the connection between the brain and the gastrointestinal system. By Christina Caron Dr. Kyle Staller is a gastroenterologist, so it may be surprising that many of ...

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New research in fruit flies shows that gut signals can influence appetite and sleep, highlighting the gut's role in behavior.

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Most people think of the brain as the control centre of the body, but scientists have discovered that the gut has its own ...