The gut microbiome is made up of billions of bacteria, and scientists have been trying to understand exactly how they affect our health, contribute to our risk of contacting diseases and how they interact with the vital organs and systems in the body, including the brain. It is quite a lot to unpick.
As countries industrialise, their air becomes dirtier – and this could have some far-reaching effects on the beneficial bacteria inside us.
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