Gut Microbes' Ancient History (IMAGE)

University of Texas at Austin

Gut Microbes' Ancient History

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An artist's rendition of bacteria that live in the gut of people and their closest relatives. A new study finds that these microbes have lived -- and evolved -- with us since before we were human.

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The University of Texas at Austin. Illustration by Jenna Luecke.

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