April Saleem (Pathology & Molecular Medicine) – Investigating the role of the gut microbiota in depressive disorders

April 09, 2024 00:34:03
April Saleem (Pathology & Molecular Medicine) – Investigating the role of the gut microbiota in depressive disorders
Grad Chat - Queen's School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs
April Saleem (Pathology & Molecular Medicine) – Investigating the role of the gut microbiota in depressive disorders

Apr 09 2024 | 00:34:03

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Show Notes

Depressive disorders effect over 310 million people worldwide, reduce quality of life, co-occur with other physical disorders, and increase risks of premature death. Recent studies have suggested a link between the microbes residing in the human gut and the central nervous system, suggesting a bidirectional interaction called the microbiota-gut-brain axis.

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