Dr Caitlin Cowan is an NHMRC fellow at the University of Sydney whose research aims to enhance our understanding of the interactions between the brain, the gut, and the microbes within.


In this informative chat, Sue and Caitlin explore this fascinating topic and shed light on what science tells us about how these wonderful creatures impact our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours! What is the link between depression and the ecosystem of microorganisms that resides in the human gastrointestinal tract? How can we best feed and nurture our individual microbiome signature?