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Microbes in gut may influence metabolism – Mirage News

A cross section of the colon with enteric neurons highlighted. These neurons interface directly with gut microbes. The 10 trillion bacteria living in…

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A cross section of the colon with enteric neurons highlighted. These neurons interface directly with gut microbes.
The 10 trillion bacteria living in your digestive system may not be human, but they seem to be as integral to your body as your heart or liver. A growing number of studies are finding that microbes in the gut directly influence biological processes from bowel movements to behavior.
New research in mice now reveals that these microbes may shape our metabolism, as well. Researchers …

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