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New paper published in Nature Mental Health!

Jul 20
1 min read

Updated: Sep 1


What if the gut–brain axis we think we understand doesn’t represent the world? Most research comes from a narrow slice of humanity, heavily concentrated in Western, high-income countries.


Our new Perspective in Nature Mental Health explores why a more diverse and globally representative research landscape is essential for advancing gut–brain science. For more details, you can read the full article here.

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