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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Julia Musto

Bacteria in your mouth might reveal how depressed you are, scientists say

Depression could be linked to a lack of diversity in the bacteria in your mouth, according to new research.

As you read this, your mouth contains between 500 billion and 1 trillion bacteria. After the gut microbiome, the orifice is the second-largest community of microorganisms in human bodies.

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