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It is established that p-cresol, a compound produced by bacterial colonies within the gastrointestinal tract of mammals, plays a contributory role in the manifestation of various mental disorders. Recently, our research demonstrated that diminishing p-cresol levels in the brain adversely impact the behavioral manifestation of cognitive abilities in rats. In this study, we aimed to investigate the impact of augmenting p-cresol levels in the brain on learning. The Active Avoidance Test (AAT) was employed to assess learning capabilities. The results, with a high level of confidence, indicated that rats with an increased concentration of p-cresol in the brain exhibited superior task performance and accelerated learning compared to the control group.
