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The Gut: Our Second Brain
The Gut: Our Second Brain

The Gut: Our Second Brain

Genres

Documentary

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For a few years now, scientists have known about the existence of another brain within our bodies. This second brain, or "brain down below" is none other than our stomach. The stomach's intelligence is a new avenue of research that is fascinating research teams the world over.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

55 mins

Rating

7.1/10

Release Date

31 January 2014

Country

France

Cast

Vincent Londez

Vincent Londez

Narrator

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