Gut Microbes Linked to Obesity Uncovered by Advanced Analysis
Greg Howard
8th April, 2024
Image Source: Natural Science News, 2024
Key Findings
- Researchers at Harbin Medical University found obesity is linked to changes in gut microbes
- Obese individuals have fewer types and numbers of gut bacteria and viruses
- Specific bacteria and viruses differ in abundance between obese and non-obese people
References
Main Study
1) Integrative metagenomic analysis reveals distinct gut microbial signatures related to obesity
Published 5th April, 2024
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12866-024-03278-5
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