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
The microbes in the mother's gut can alter the number of neurons in the baby's brain and the connections they make.bestdesigns/Getty ImagesWhen 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...