The Gut-Brain Connection

Infographic

Published: August 25, 2020

Ruairi J Mackenzie

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Biology is beginning to wake up to the importance of the links between our gut and our brain. In this infographic, we review how the gut and the brain are connected and the implications these links have for treating neurological and gastrointestinal diseases.

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Meet the Author

Ruairi J Mackenzie

Senior Science Writer

As senior science writer, Ruairi pens and edits scientific news, articles and features, with a focus on the complexities and curiosities of the brain and emerging informatics technologies. Ruairi also drives Technology Networks' search engine optimization (SEO) and editorial AI strategy and created the site’s podcast, Opinionated Science, in 2020. Ruairi has a Master’s degree in Clinical Neurosciences from the University of Cambridge.