Removing single gene from gut bacteria found to alter host's metabolism

The bacteria that call your gut home can have a tremendous impact on your overall health, but exactly how the bugs do so is a web that's still being untangled. To investigate, researchers at Harvard Medical School have deleted a single gene from one gut bacteria species and found that it alters the metabolism of the host, reducing their weight gain.

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Category: Biology

Tags:

• Bacteria
• Genetics
• Harvard
• Health
• Microbiome
• Weight

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