October 21, 2019
1 p.m. - 2 p.m. CDT

Session Description
The 100 trillion bacteria that live in our intestine, known as the gut microbiome, are a quiet but powerful influence on our health — including our brain health. Neuroscientists are beginning to unpack the specifics of the gut-brain relationship in the hopes of developing treatments for neurodegenerative diseases. Researchers will discuss how manipulating the microbiome affects the pathology of Alzheimer’s disease and traumatic brain injury, as well as the role of specific molecules in brain-gut communication.