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Dog gut bacteria could become a calming probiotic supplement

OpenAlex · 2026-09-18

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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Strain MKLQ3807-13 of Limosilactobacillus reuteri was isolated from a Kunming dog and shown to produce GABA.

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Genomic analysis confirmed the strain lacks harmful antibiotic-resistance or virulence genes, supporting its safety profile.

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Phenotypic testing supports its potential use as a probiotic candidate for further development.

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