Yes, it seems like something out of a cheap sci-fi movie. We know that unchecked, bacteria can wreak havoc. Just this Fall there were news stories of flesh-eating bacteria coming out of Florida https://www.the-scientist.com/are-flesh-eating-bacteria-causing-infections-in-florida-not-exactly-experts-clarify-72281
It seems that was sort of an anomaly but Ralph has some new research that is much more scary – our own, normally friendly, gut bacteria turning rouge and attacking our body!
They cross the blood-brain barrier and start snacking on the brain; now that does seem like a script idea for a movie, or even a series.
Join Jim and Ralph as they unpack this latest horror show.
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Here is a short video that documents the discovery of the brain eating bacteria that we were talking about: https://youtu.be/IFXOVMBfLuM?feature=shared
If you are freaked out here are some sounds to help you you chill: https://www.youtube.com/live/2OpuFmwuARc?feature=shared
