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Explores the strong, bidirectional communication between the gastrointestinal tract and the brain. Reviews the role of the microbiome in shaping brain health, the link between gastrointestinal symptoms and mental health, and new and seminal research on the brain-gut connection in specific psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, depression, and autism spectrum disorders. Develops students’ skills in reading and critiquing literature on this subject and demonstrates the basics of designing and analyzing studies on the microbiome and mental health.