Brain Waves: The Nervous System in Our Gut

Dr Azlina Ahmad Annuar, Neurogeneticist | Dr Chalystha Lee, Enteric Neuroscientist

20-Nov-23 16:00

Brain Waves: The Nervous System in Our Gut

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The enteric nervous system is found within our gastrointestinal tract and is able to function independently of our brain and spinal cord. On this episode of Brain Waves, neurogeneticist Dr Azlina Ahmad Annuar is joined by enteric neuroscientist Dr Chalystha Lee to discuss what we know about the enteric nervous system, and how its function differs among people diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.

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Produced by: Lim Sue Ann

Presented by: Lim Sue Ann

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Categories: wellness, medical advances

Tags: gut-brain axis, gastroinestinal system, brainwavesonbfm, neuroscience, autism, inflammation, nervous system, vagus nerve,

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