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Is gut health just about taking probiotics? Or could the bacteria in your gut be shaping your body fat, inflammation, and cholesterol?

Gut bacteria influence social behavior through smell Neurobiologists have discovered that gut bacteria and the nose work together to shape social behavior in mice. These insights could inform research into animal behavior and, potentially, how microbe-produced odors might change perceptions and social responses in other species, including humans. Getty Images