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Why a developmental cognitive neuroscience approach may be key for future-proofing microbiota-gut-brain research

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 July 2019

Nicola Johnstone  and
Kathrin Cohen Kadosh Open the ORCID record for Kathrin Cohen Kadosh [Opens in a new window]
Nicola Johnstone
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Department of Experimental Psychology, University of Oxford, Oxford OX1 3UD, United Kingdom School of Psychology, University of Surrey, Guildford GU2 7XH, United Kingdom. n.johnstone@surrey.ac.ukk.cohenkadosh@surrey.ac.ukhttps://www.surrey.ac.uk/people/dr-nicola-johnstonekcohenkadosh.com
Kathrin Cohen Kadosh
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Department of Experimental Psychology, University of Oxford, Oxford OX1 3UD, United Kingdom School of Psychology, University of Surrey, Guildford GU2 7XH, United Kingdom. n.johnstone@surrey.ac.ukk.cohenkadosh@surrey.ac.ukhttps://www.surrey.ac.uk/people/dr-nicola-johnstonekcohenkadosh.com
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Abstract

Here we argue that a multidisciplinary research approach, such as currently practised in the field of developmental cognitive neuroscience, is key to maintaining current momentum and to future-proof the field of microbiome-gut-brain research. Moreover, such a comprehensive approach will also bring us closer to our aims of translation and targeted intervention approaches to improve mental health and well-being.

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Behavioral and Brain Sciences , Volume 42 , 2019 , e73
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