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A recent scientific study revealed that some species of bacteria found on the tongue are associated with the rapid processing of information and performance in knowledge tests, in results that highlight the potential relationship between oral microbes and brain function.
Bacteria on the tongue may be one of the factors associated with the speed of thinking, but it is currently unknown whether they directly affect brain function.