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"Coffee may influence mood and brain function by changing gut microbes" — Science Daily (all) · Science & Medicine
This is a news report summarizing a study published in Nature Communications in April 2026 by researchers at APC Microbiome Ireland, University College Cork. The study found that habitual coffee consumption alters the composition and activity of gut microbes, and these microbiome changes are linked to improvements in mood and cognitive function, likely via the . The Science Daily article from September 2026 is a secondary summary of that primary research.
The claim is based on a peer-reviewed study in Nature Communications, a high-impact journal. The Science Daily article is a reputable secondary source that accurately reflects the study's findings. The primary source is the Nature Communications paper (doi: 10.1038/s41467-026-71264-8), and the reporting is close to it, though it is a summary. The claim is solid but represents a single study; replication would strengthen the evidence.
The Science Daily article was published on September 28, 2026, summarizing a study that originally appeared in April 2026; it is not genuinely new but a recent recap of existing research.