Early-life gut microbes may protect against diabetes, research in mice suggests

If the benefits seen in mice hold true in humans, microbe-derived molecules might eventually help restore pancreatic function in people with diabetes.

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Fungi that live in the gut influence health and disease

Vaccines that balance gut microbial communities may one day be used to improve gastrointestinal health.

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Gut bacteria prevent mice from becoming obese

U researchers’ findings in controlling obesity in mice could someday similarly help control weight in people.

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