Viruses in the human gut show dynamic response to diet
Tuesday, August 30, 2011 - 21:30
in Biology & Nature
The digestive system is home to a myriad of viruses, but how they are involved in health and disease is poorly understood. Researchers have now investigated the dynamics of virus populations in the human gut, shedding new light on the gut "virome" and how it differs between people and responds to changes in diet.