gut-brain-axis
The gut-brain axis refers to the bidirectional biochemical communication network linking the gastrointestinal tract, its microbial communities, and the central nervous system. While rooted in animal physiology, this concept is increasingly relevant to plant science as researchers investigate how plant-derived compounds, dietary fibers, and phytochemicals shape gut microbiome composition and influence neurological signaling pathways. Understanding these interactions helps plant scientists identify which bioactive molecules in crops and medicinal plants may support human health through microbiome-mediated effects on brain function.
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Plant compounds and gut bacteria may share brain-protecting pathways
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