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Study Links Gut Microbe to Depression, Raises Pollution Concerns

1/23/2025

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A groundbreaking study reveals a connection between the gut microbe Morganella morganii and major depressive disorder. Researchers found that diethanolamine (DEA) alters this microbe, igniting an immune response that releases inflammatory signals like interleukin-6, linked to depression. This discovery underscores the potential of DEA as a biomarker and raises concerns about environmental pollutants affecting gut health.

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A groundbreaking study reveals a connection between the gut microbe Morganella morganii and major depressive disorder. Researchers found that diethanolamine (DEA) alters this microbe, igniting an immune response that releases inflammatory signals like interleukin-6, linked to depression. This discovery underscores the potential of DEA as a biomarker and raises concerns about environmental pollutants affecting gut health.