The Gut: Our Second Brain

The Gut: Our Second Brain (2014)

January 31st, 20140h 55min

Documentary
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Overview

For a few years now, scientists have known about the existence of another brain within our bodies. This second brain, or "brain down below" is none other than our stomach. The stomach's intelligence is a new avenue of research that is fascinating research teams the world over.


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