Wild primate microbiomes prevent weight gain in germ-free mice
Abstract Background The gut microbiome harbors trillions of bacteria that play a major role in dietary nutrient extraction and host metabolism. Metabolic diseases such as obesity and diabetes are associated with shifts in microbiome composition and have been on the rise in Westernized or highly indu...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-05-01
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Series: | Animal Microbiome |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s42523-020-00033-9 |