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Scientific American Mind?(July/August 2012),?23, 32-37?Published online: 7 June 2012 |?doi:10.1038/scientificamericanmind0712-32 Microbes on Your Mind Moheb Costandi Abstract Bacteria in your gut may be influencing your thoughts and moods Introduction topof page FAST FACTS Moody Microorganisms Bacteria and viruses dwelling in our gut produce compounds that can interact with our nervous system in ways that appear to affect our anxiety and stress responses. Early clinical trials suggest that bacterial remedies, such as probiotic supplements, may be useful in treating several types of psychologi