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Faecal transplant makes the brains of old mice act young again

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A scanning electron micrograph of the intestinal lining of a mouse, with several bacteria (green) and one red blood cell (red) CJC Copyright: IKELOS GmbH/Dr. Christopher B. Jackson/Science Photo Library A faecal microbiome transplant (FMT) could make an aged brain as adaptable as a young one. Our gut microbiome has been linked to our risk of depression and may even play a role in shaping our personality. But for the first time, a study has shown…

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Faecal transplant makes the brains of old mice act young again

Older mice that received a faecal microbiome transplant from younger animals went on to have improved brain plasticity, which suggests their brains could overcome a neurological condition that is typically successfully treated only in childhood

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NewScientist broke the news in Baltimore, United States on Friday, June 19, 2026.
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