https://video.igem.org/videos/watch/54cecfea-190e-405f-8ae2-3ef6ec9d551f This episode introduces the brain-gut axis, a bidirectional communication pathway between the brain and gut microbiome via nerves, hormones and immune signals. It explains how mental states can affect gut conditions and vice versa. It further illustrates that disrupted gut microbiota and stress signals from the brain may trigger chronic inflammation and promote the development of colorectal cancer, reminding audiences to pay attention to gut signals as an important clue for health. https://2026.igem.wiki/hkpolyu Tue, 20 Oct 2026 02:54:05 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://video.igem.org https://video.igem.org/client/assets/images/icons/icon-1500x1500.png https://video.igem.org/videos/watch/54cecfea-190e-405f-8ae2-3ef6ec9d551f All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://video.igem.org/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.