In this episode of The Biomedical Podcast, we journey through the gut-brain axis to uncover how engineered probiotics and live biotherapeutics are emerging as game-changers in mental health. Discover the mechanisms by which specific microbial strains influence mood, cognition, and neurological function, and dive into the latest clinical trial findings on microbiome-based interventions for depression, anxiety, Parkinson’s, and more. Tune in to explore how harnessing our inner ecosystem could revolutionize treatments for psychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders.