Gut microbiome: meet Ruminococcus gnavus – the bacteria with a sweet tooth

 "This association does not necessarily mean that R gnavus is a cause of these diseases. Rather, it may simply indicate that these diseases create favourable conditions for R gnavus to grow in the gut. Researchers are currently working to find the answer to this question, so that we better understand how R gnavus influences health and disease. This may also help us find new ways of diagnosing and treating certain diseases."

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