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How a pregnant mouse's microbes influence offspring's brain development – new study offers clues

  • Written by Helen Vuong, Postdoctoral Scholar of Integrative Biology and Physiology, University of California, Los Angeles
How a pregnant mouse's microbes influence offspring's brain development – new study offers cluesThe microbes in the mother's gut can alter the number of neurons in the baby's brain and the connections they make.bestdesigns/Getty Images

When a fetus is developing in the mother’s womb, it is essential that the fetus receives the correct nutrients and protection during this critical developmental window. One element of this environment...

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