The brain microbiome: could understanding it help prevent dementia? (www.theguardian.com)

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A short summary: contrary to widespread opinion, the brain of a typical person is not sterile, but inhabited with microbes that have health effects.

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[-] Mouselemming@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

"Long thought to be sterile, our brains are now believed to harbour all sorts of micro-organisms, from bacteria to fungi. How big a part do they play in Alzheimer’s and similar diseases?"

They forgot Brain Worms à la Kennedy

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