Gut Microbes and Their Influence on the Development of Sociophobia

Gut microbes may have an impact on the development of sociophobia, according to a recent study. The research has shown that gut microbes can play a role in the onset of social anxiety disorder, opening up new possibilities for treatment. Mice with gut microbes from healthy individuals quickly regained interest in their peers, while mice with microbes from individuals with social anxiety were afraid to approach strangers.