The gut bacteria that put the brakes on weight gain in mice The gut microbiome is intimately linked to human health and weight. Differences in the gut microbiome—the bacteria and fungi in the gut—are associated with obesity and weight gain, raising the…

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Gut bacterium could be key to tackling obesity crisis The internet, libraries and bookshops are full of plans and advice on how to lose weight, from fad diets to intense exercise routines. But there could be another route to keeping the pounds away, and…

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Dietary fat disrupts a commensal-host lipid network that promotes metabolic health Klag et al. identified that Turicibacter, a spore-forming bacteria, promotes leanness by producing unique lipids that suppress host ceramides and reduce fat uptake. High-fat diets lower Turicibacter l...

Una espècie de #Turicibacter, aïllada de bacteris formadors d'espores, promou la salut metabòlica mitjançant la supressió del metabolisme de la ceramida de l'hoste. Dieta⬆️greixos➡️⬇️colonització Turicibacter. www.cell.com/cell-metabol...