Does a microbial-endocrine interplay shape love-associated emotions in humans? A hypothesis

ABSTRACT Emerging evidence suggests that the human gut microbiome plays a regulatory role in the endocrine system, influencing hormone activity and potentially shaping the emotional and physiological dimensions of behaviors such as aggression and emotional states, including love. Here, we review the...

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Published in:	mSystems
Main Authors:	Jake M. Robinson, Ondi L. Crino, Araceli Camargo, Martin F. Breed
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	American Society for Microbiology 2025-08-01
Subjects:	endocrinology love microbiome microbiota-gut-brain axis
Online Access:	https://journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/msystems.00415-25