Illustration of gut bacteria interacting with food molecules

Gut bacteria use food cues to regulate timing of nutrient absorption

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New research from Carnegie Mellon University reveals that gut bacteria act as important biological clocks by using food cues to help time nutrient absorption. This finding expands the understanding of biological timekeeping beyond light-based cues to include microbial activity in the gut.

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