Risk-taking behavior and other decision-making factors may be influenced by more than just our brains; current research shows that the more bacteria that exists in one's digestive tract, the less inclined one might be to engage in risky activities. In a short video, scientists explain one of the studies performed to reach their conclusion. 

Concepts

making decisions, bacteria, microbes

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microbes, bacteria, science

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Pros

• Interesting and thought-provoking
• Short video would make a great introduction to many different topics, such as bacteria, decision making, or nutrition

Cons

• No accompanying materials
• Only one study is cited; encourage learners to research to see if other studies have had similar conclusions