This is significant because we now know we have 3 sources of genetic material within ourselves: our own chromosomal DNA, our circular mitochondrial DNA (inherited by our mother's mitochondrial DNA), and gut biome DNA.
Research has shown that gut biome DNA has been responsible for protein synthesis that is released in our bodies, but the implications of this still needs tons more research. As technology develops and knowledge is shared, we will hopefully further our understanding of this unique relationship between our brains and gut.
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This is significant because we now know we have 3 sources of genetic material within ourselves: our own chromosomal DNA, our circular mitochondrial DNA (inherited by our mother's mitochondrial DNA), and gut biome DNA.
Research has shown that gut biome DNA has been responsible for protein synthesis that is released in our bodies, but the implications of this still needs tons more research. As technology develops and knowledge is shared, we will hopefully further our understanding of this unique relationship between our brains and gut.