Standardized Complex Gut Microbiomes Influence Fetal Growth, Food Intake, and Adult Body Weight in Outbred Mice

Obesity places a tremendous burden on individual health and the healthcare system. The gut microbiome (GM) influences host metabolism and behaviors affecting body weight (BW) such as feeding. The GM of mice varies between suppliers and significantly influences BW. We sought to determine whether GM-a...

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Main Authors: Christa N. Cheatham, Kevin L. Gustafson, Zachary L. McAdams, Giedre M. Turner, Rebecca A. Dorfmeyer, Aaron C. Ericsson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-02-01
Series:Microorganisms
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/11/2/484