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Bacteria could cure depression

Posted by Netch on April 29, 2008, at 10:15:20

Mycobacterium vaccae, a harmless bacteria normally found in dirt, has been found to stimulate the immune system of mice and boost the production of serotonin, a mood-regulating brain chemical.

http://www.cosmosmagazine.com/node/1154

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Re: Bacteria could cure depression

Posted by chiron on April 30, 2008, at 22:57:09

In reply to Bacteria could cure depression, posted by Netch on April 29, 2008, at 10:15:20

interesting. i'm going to start including dirt in my diet :)

 

Re: Bacteria could cure depression » chiron

Posted by Netch on May 1, 2008, at 10:22:18

In reply to Re: Bacteria could cure depression, posted by chiron on April 30, 2008, at 22:57:09

Maybe stamped dirt floor will get popular again :-)


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