https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-gut-bacteria-tell-their-hosts-what-to-eat/

Read the article “How Gut Bacteria Tell Their Hosts What to Eat”. Answer the following questions:

1. What have gut microbes shown in the past to influence us?

2. What have neuroscientists found that specific types of gut flora can detect and what do the gut flora do about it?

3. Explain the findings from the experiment with Drosophila.

4. Research shows evidence of microbially derived metabolites interacting with the brain. Explain. 

5. How does Rubeiro believe findings from the experiments can be used in treatments for human behaviors?