Genetics in the Gut: Intestinal Microbes Could Drive Obesity and Other Health Issues
Friday, March 5, 2010 - 22:56
in Biology & Nature
Outnumbering our human cells by about 10 to one, the many minuscule microbes that live in and on our bodies are a big part of crucial everyday functions. The lion's share live in the intestinal tract, where they help fend off bad bacteria and aid in digesting our dinners.