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Scott C Anderson @scottcanderson.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Depression has many culprits. We've just caught two more. scottcanderson.substack.com/p/the-unusua... www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mood...

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The Unusual Suspects: Microbes That Cause Depression

Two microbes have been reliably accused of causing depression.

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Scott C Anderson @scottcanderson.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Your first ever gut microbes came from your mother via three important inoculants. Which is most important? scottcanderson.substack.com/p/guess-wher...

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Guess Where You Got Your Microbes

Nature goes to extremes to ensure you get some heirloom microbes.

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Scott C Anderson @scottcanderson.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

The gut-brain heist: how do microbes hack your appetite? scottcanderson.substack.com/p/how-microb...

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How microbes hack your cravings

“Food is not rational.

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Scott C Anderson @scottcanderson.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Incredibly, our brain can’t develop properly without a healthy gut microbiome. Is there anything microbes can’t do? scottcanderson.substack.com/p/how-gut-mi...

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How Gut Microbes Guide Early Brain Development

Our microbes help train our brains to live in a microbial world.

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Scott C Anderson @scottcanderson.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Coffee can reduce anxiety and psychological stress. It even lowers inflammation. That is courtesy of our gut microbiome, which also adores a morning jolt of joe. scottcanderson.substack.com/p/your-gut-m...

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Your Gut Microbes Would Like a Cup of Coffee

Don’t speak to me until my microbes are caffeinated.

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Scott C Anderson @scottcanderson.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Fibromyalgia hurts everywhere but may start in the gut. That’s a clue to dialing it down as well. scottcanderson.substack.com/p/fibromyalg...

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Fibromyalgia and the Gut-Brain Axis

The gut microbiome is a significant component of fibromyalgia.

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Scott C Anderson @scottcanderson.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Fibromyalgia hurts everywhere but may start in the gut. That’s a clue to dialing it down as well. scottcanderson.substack.com/p/fibromyalg...

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Fibromyalgia and the Gut-Brain Axis

The gut microbiome is a significant component of fibromyalgia.

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Scott C Anderson @scottcanderson.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

The world of probiotics changed forever when Ted Dinan, Catherine Stanton, and John Cryan of University College Cork announced a new type of probiotic, called a psychobiotic. Want to improve your mood? scottcanderson.substack.com/p/culturing-...

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Culturing Happiness

How a century of probiotics led to the psychobiotic revolution.

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Scott C Anderson @scottcanderson.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Surprisingly, GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic act like antidepressants. But they can’t do it without help from gut microbes. scottcanderson.substack.com/p/what-ozemp...

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What Ozempic Does to the Gut-Brain Axis

Ozempic and other GLP-1 drugs have an unexpected impact on gut microbes and mood.

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Scott C Anderson @scottcanderson.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Our sense of smell has an outsized impact on our mood, enjoyment of food, hygiene, social interactions, and even our sex life. Keep it tuned up. scottcanderson.substack.com/p/how-the-no...

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How the Nose-Brain Axis Shapes Mood and Memory

There is an important connection between your nose bacteria and your brain.

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Scott C Anderson @scottcanderson.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Our sense of smell has an outsized impact on our mood, enjoyment of food, hygiene, social interactions, and even our sex life. scottcanderson.substack.com/p/how-the-no...

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How the Nose-Brain Axis Shapes Mood and Memory

There is an important connection between your nose bacteria and your brain.

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Scott C Anderson @scottcanderson.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Monsanto has a patent on glyphosate as an antimicrobial, which explains its deadly impact on our microbiome. scottcanderson.substack.com/p/the-shocki...

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The Shocking Impact of Glyphosate on the Microbiome

Glyphosate, the chemical in Roundup, is also an antibiotic that damages the gut microbiome.

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Scott C Anderson @scottcanderson.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Monsanto has a patent on glyphosate as an antimicrobial. That explains its deadly impact on our microbiome. scottcanderson.substack.com/p/the-shocki...

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The Shocking Impact of Glyphosate on the Microbiome

Glyphosate, the chemical in Roundup, is also an antibiotic that damages the gut microbiome.

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Scott C Anderson @scottcanderson.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

A recently discovered circulatory system called the interstitium provides a whole new superhighway for gut microbes and their metabolites to affect the brain. scottcanderson.substack.com/p/the-body-w...

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The Body-wide Web

A new circulatory system has been discovered, and it’s big.

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Scott C Anderson @scottcanderson.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

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The Body-wide Web

A new circulatory system has been discovered, and it’s big.

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Scott C Anderson @scottcanderson.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

New treatments for head injuries don’t work directly on the brain, but on gut microbes. We know how the microbiome affects the brain, but it goes both ways. scottcanderson.substack.com/p/head-traum...

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Head Trauma is a Gut Punch

Every time you hit your head, you disturb your gut microbes.

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Scott C Anderson @scottcanderson.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Microplastics can cause depression and anxiety. But the plastics rarely make it to the brain, according to a new study. Instead, they accumulate in the gut. So what gives? scottcanderson.substack.com/p/can-gut-mi...

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Can Gut Microbes Save Us From Plastic?

A prebiotic fiber seems to fix the problems that microplastics cause in the gut.

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Scott C Anderson @scottcanderson.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

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Can Gut Microbes Save Us From Plastic?

A prebiotic fiber seems to fix the problems that microplastics cause in the gut.

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Scott C Anderson @scottcanderson.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

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Can Gut Microbes Save Us From Plastic?

A prebiotic fiber seems to fix the problems that microplastics cause in the gut.

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Scott C Anderson @scottcanderson.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

The first organ stop after digestion is the liver where rogue microbes can raise a ruckus and alarm the brain. The brilliant Dr. Hirsh Trivedi joins me for an exploration of the gut-brain-liver axis. scottcanderson.substack.com/p/the-gut-li...

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The Gut-Liver-Brain Axis: What Happens When the Body’s First Defense Fails

Three organ systems. One biological conversation. And what happens when the signals break down.

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Scott C Anderson @scottcanderson.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

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Your Gut Microbes Would Like a Cup of Coffee

Don’t speak to me until my microbes are caffeinated.

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Scott C Anderson @scottcanderson.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

The inflammatory molecule interleukin-6 is elevated in the cerebrospinal fluid of people who attempt suicide. Intriguingly, the levels are even higher among those who chose more violent methods. scottcanderson.substack.com/p/a-microbia...

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A Microbial Signature for Suicidal Tendencies

The gut and oral microbiome have a surprising relationship with suicidal ideation.

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Scott C Anderson @scottcanderson.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

The inflammatory molecule interleukin-6 is elevated in the cerebrospinal fluid of people who attempt suicide. Intriguingly, the levels are higher among those who chose more violent methods. scottcanderson.substack.com/p/a-microbia...

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A Microbial Signature for Suicidal Tendencies

The gut and oral microbiome have a surprising relationship with suicidal ideation.

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Scott C Anderson @scottcanderson.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

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The Gut-Liver-Brain Axis: What Happens When the Body’s First Defense Fails

Three organ systems. One biological conversation. And what happens when the signals break down.

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Scott C Anderson @scottcanderson.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Fecal transplants are like organ transplants, but with slightly less dignity. Could they cure disease, help us lose weight, and improve our mood? scottcanderson.substack.com/p/yes-fecal-...

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Yes, Fecal Transplants Are a Thing

Fecal transplants sound icky, but they can be a lifesaver.

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Scott C Anderson @scottcanderson.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

The first stop after digestion is the liver where microbes can raise a ruckus and alarm the brain. The brilliant Dr. Hirsh Trivedi joins me for an exploration of the gut-brain-liver axis. scottcanderson.substack.com/p/the-gut-li...

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The Gut-Liver-Brain Axis: What Happens When the Body’s First Defense Fails

Three organ systems. One biological conversation. And what happens when the signals break down.

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Scott C Anderson @scottcanderson.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

The thymus is an important gland involved in immunity that is supposed to shrivel up after puberty, along with our pimples and idealism. But what if that isn’t true? scottcanderson.substack.com/p/the-founta...

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The Fountain of Youth Lies On Top Of Your Heart

How the thymus controls health and aging, even into old age.

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Scott C Anderson @scottcanderson.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

Why do we wake up at 3AM? Why are we wired, yet tired all the time? The marvelous Kat Fu asks me these tough questions, and I talk about the bizarre microbial connection to these modern problems. scottcanderson.substack.com/p/is-your-gu...

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Is your gut spiking cortisol at 3 a.m?

The gut-brain loop behind "tired but wired”

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Scott C Anderson @scottcanderson.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

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Is your gut spiking cortisol at 3 a.m?

The gut-brain loop behind "tired but wired”

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Scott C Anderson @scottcanderson.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Spare a thought for the grad student whose job is to monitor erections in rats. And yet, that dedication may pay off with better, if weirder, treatments. scottcanderson.substack.com/p/gut-brain-...

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Gut-Brain-Penis Axis

A bizarre new perspective on erectile dysfunction.

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Scott C Anderson @scottcanderson.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Adaptogens are herbs taken to increase endurance or resilience. But what do they do to your microbiome? scottcanderson.substack.com/p/adaptogens...

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Adaptogens and the Microbiome

The East and the West meet up in the gut microbiome.

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Scott C Anderson @scottcanderson.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

Adaptogens are herbs taken to increase endurance or resilience. Interestingly, they alter the microbiome as well. scottcanderson.substack.com/p/adaptogens...

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Adaptogens and the Microbiome

The East and the West meet up in the gut microbiome.

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Diana Voss @dianavoss.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

I am thrilled to announce that the Voss Lab will be opening for business Fall 2026 in the Department of Biology @mtsuofficial.bsky.social! It's been a long journey & I am so happy to finally find my scientific home. 🫀🧬🧪 #newPI #womeninstem #AcademicSky (And yes, we're hiring!)🥼

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Scott C Anderson @scottcanderson.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

I'm a scientist, but Western science doesn’t have all the answers. Sometimes it pays to look Eastward. scottcanderson.substack.com/p/adaptogens...

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Adaptogens and the Microbiome

The East and the West meet up in the gut microbiome.

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Scott C Anderson @scottcanderson.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Spare a thought for the grad student whose job is to monitor erections in rats. And yet, that dedication may pay off with better, if weirder, treatments. scottcanderson.substack.com/p/gut-brain-...

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Gut-Brain-Penis Axis

A bizarre new perspective on erectile dysfunction.

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Scott C Anderson @scottcanderson.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Take it from a writer: It’s easy to sit on your butt all day. It’s also a surefire way to grow frail and unhealthy. I’ve been humiliating myself this way for years, so you don’t have to. scottcanderson.substack.com/p/exercise-y...

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Exercise Your Microbes, Part 1

We know exercise is good for us. But it’s also good for our microbes.

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Scott C Anderson @scottcanderson.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Exercise increases your good microbes and improves diversity, thereby improving gut integrity and dialing down inflammation. That’s a lot to like! scottcanderson.substack.com/p/exercise-y...

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Exercise Your Microbes, Part 2

What kind of exercise is good for your microbes?

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Scott C Anderson @scottcanderson.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Every evening, as the sun goes down, your nocturnal microbes take over the evening shift. scottcanderson.substack.com/p/sleeping-w...

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Sleeping With Microbes

At night, a different batch of gut microbes comes out to party.

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