The number of microorganisms in human is higher than the number of human cells in our body. Their metabolic activity equals that of and plays crucial role in many key processes such as digestion, drug metabolism, or functioning of the immune system...
Studies in have shown that the gut microbiome is also capable of influencing the chemistry of our , thus regulating our behaviour , anxiety , mood , cognition and pain ...
Being inspired by this emerging research area, UCL 2015 team wants to explore the modulation of the gut bacteria as a strategy for developing novel treatments for mental health disorders. Ultimately, our goal is to harness synthetic biology to make people happy!
