There's growing evidence of the link between the gut microbiome and our sleep — or lack of sleep. 

A new study has tried to identify which bacteria contribute to the risk of insomnia, and which might protect against it. 

It's information that could be used in the future to develop effective treatments. 

Guest/s

• Professor Ancha Baranova, School of Systems Biology, George Mason University

References

• Investigating bidirectional causal relationships between gut microbiota and insomnia