A Question of Science | Are we ruled by our guts?
Science has transformed our understanding of the gut, revealing it to be far more than simply a digestion machine.
Researchers now routinely refer to it as our ‘second brain’, with its own nervous system and the ability to send chemical messages that shape our mood, memory, and even how we respond to stress.
Our expert panel will explore the gut-brain axis, explain how our microbiome can affect social behaviour and decision-making, and how this fundamental microbial ecosystem could be changing shape with antibiotics and Western diets.
They’ll discuss what happens when the gut-brain communication breaks down, and how this might relate to conditions like irritable bowel syndrome, irritable bowel disease or even neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s.
Presented by Professor Brian Cox, A Question of Science is a chart-topping podcast featuring insightful live panel discussions.
Experts from across different fields answer your questions, sharing scientific perspectives on society’s most pressing questions. From the science of addiction to the work being done to save our oceans, it’s your questions that fuel every episode.
Returning for a second series, A Question of Science cuts through the noise, letting you hear directly from researchers at the forefront of today’s most exciting science and giving you the tools to form your own views.
Tickets are distributed through our partner, Lost in TV. You can find out more about the tickets and what to expect at the recording on the Lost in TV website.
As the name suggests, this show is all about questions. When you receive your tickets, we'll also send you a form where you’ll have a chance to submit your questions for Brian and the panel.
