Tanya Nguyen's guest appearances

Tanya Nguyen

Navigating Neuropsychology

Simon Baron-Cohen

Bruce Miller

Emily Rogalski

Bob Bilder

Lisa Eyler

Keith Yeates

Jacobus Donders

Adam Brickman

Jeffrey Wozniak

Karen Postal

Beth Twamley

Neil Pliskin

Glenn Smith

Geoff Tremont

Meghan Collier

OwlTail

In our bodies, microbial genes outnumber human genes by about 100 to 1.  The human microbiome (the bacteria, fungi, and viruses that live in us) has been linked to gastrointestinal diseases, immune functioning, type 2 diabetes, obesity, and more recently cognitive and psychiatric functioning.  Today we speak with Dr. Tanya Nguyen, a neuropsychologist whose research is helping to clarify this link.   Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/11 _____ If you’d like to support the show, here are a few easy ways: 1) Tell your friends and colleagues about it 2) Subscribe (free) and leave an Apple Podcasts rating/review: www.NavNeuro.com/itunes 3) Contribute to the discussion in the comments section of the website (click the episode link listed above) or on Twitter (@NavNeuro)   Thanks for listening, and join us next time as we continue to navigate the brain and behavior! [Note: This podcast and all linked content is intended for general educational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of psychology or any other professional healthcare advice and services. No professional relationship is formed between hosts and listeners. All content is to be used at listeners’ own risk.  Users should always seek appropriate medical and psychological care from their licensed healthcare provider.]

In our bodies, microbial genes outnumber human genes by about 100 to 1.  The human microbiome (the bacteria, fungi, and viruses that live in us) has been linked to gastrointestinal diseases, immune functioning, type 2 diabetes, obesity, and more recently cognitive and psychiatric functioning.  Today we speak with Dr. Tanya Nguyen, a neuropsychologist whose research is helping to clarify this link. Show notes are available at <a href="http://www.navneuro.com/11" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.NavNeuro.com/11</a> _____ If you’d like to support the show, here are a few easy ways: 1) Tell your friends and colleagues about it 2) Subscribe (free) and leave an Apple Podcasts rating/review: <a href="http://www.navneuro.com/itunes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.NavNeuro.com/itunes</a> 3) Contribute to the discussion in the comments section of the website (click the episode link listed above) or on Twitter (@NavNeuro) Thanks for listening, and join us next time as we continue to navigate the brain and behavior! [Note: This podcast and all linked content is intended for general educational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of psychology or any other professional healthcare advice and services. No professional relationship is formed between hosts and listeners. All content is to be used at listeners’ own risk.  Users should always seek appropriate medical and psychological care from their licensed healthcare provider.]

11| The Human Microbiome and Mental Illness: The Gut-Brain Axis - With Dr. Tanya Nguyen