Bacterially produced GABA protects neurons from degeneration
A. Urrutia, V. Garcia, A. Fuentes, M. Caneo, M. Legüe, S. Urquiza, J. Ugalde, P. Burdisso, A. Calixto
This study shows that GABA produced by bacteria protects neurons in C. elegans from degeneration, revealing a role for dietary neuroactive compounds in nervous system health.
bioRxiv · Jul 23, 2019 · PreprintMicrobiology