Mind, Body, and Nature

From fleeting moments in nature to the unseen dialogue between gut and brain, and the transformative life stages of marine organisms, these presentations explore the subtle, often overlooked connections that shape life. Together, they reveal how perception, biology, and ecological processes intertwine, inviting us to rethink the complexity and wonder embedded in both our bodies and the natural world.

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🧠 When the Gut Talks Back: How Your Stomach Influences Your Brain - Marit te Walvaart (Nord University)

It's not just a "gut feeling"—your stomach actually communicates with your brain. Marit explores how this dialogue affects everything from immunity to mental health, and how zebrafish are helping us understand the link between diet and diseases like Alzheimer's.

🐚 Meroplankton: The shapeshifters of the sea - Sofia Amieva Mau (Nord University)