Episode 30: The Connection Between your Gut and the Brain

Neuroscience: Amateur Hour

Have you ever thought about why some feelings might be described as gut-wrenching? Or why do the first feelings of love make you feel butterflies in the stomach? It's time to explore how your gut and your brain are connected!
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