Dog gut bacteria could become a calming probiotic supplement
Microbiome
This one's about dog and human gut health, not plants, so it won't affect your garden or the trees down the street.
Researchers found a strain of bacteria living in a dog's gut that makes a substance called GABA, which can have a calming effect on the body. They checked its genes and traits to confirm it doesn't carry harmful genes, suggesting it could someday be used as a probiotic supplement.
Key Findings
Strain MKLQ3807-13 of Limosilactobacillus reuteri was isolated from a Kunming dog and shown to produce GABA.
Genomic analysis confirmed the strain lacks harmful antibiotic-resistance or virulence genes, supporting its safety profile.
Phenotypic testing supports its potential use as a probiotic candidate for further development.
chevron_right Technical Summary
Scientists identified a new strain of gut bacteria from a dog that produces GABA (a calming brain chemical) and appears safe to use as a probiotic supplement.
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