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The gut microbiota has been suggested to alter the physiology and function of the brain. Discuss molecular and cellular mechanisms by which the gut microbiota could affect the brain. Give examples of scientific evidence supporting a role for the gut microbiota in brain function, evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of this evidence.
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