Gut bacteria may modify behavior in worms, influencing eating habits

Wednesday, June 17, 2020 - 14:00 in Biology & Nature

Gut bacteria are tiny but may play an outsized role not only in the host animal’s digestive health, but in their overall well-being. According to a new study in Nature, specific gut bacteria in the worm may modify the animal’s behavior, directing its eating decisions. The research was funded in part by the National Institutes […]

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