A new study by researchers from North Carolina State University shows that protein sources in an animal’s diet can have major effects on both the population and function of the microscopic life within their gut. These microorganisms, known as the gut microbiome, can impact various aspects of our health. The findings could help lead to a better understanding of how to prevent and treat gastrointestinal diseases currently affecting the quality of life of millions of people globally.
Protein sources change the gut microbiome, some drastically
Tech News
-
Highlights
Free Dark Web Monitoring Stamps the $17 Million Credentials Markets
-
Highlights
Smart buildings: What happens to our free will when tech makes choices for us?
-
Apps
Screenshots have generated new forms of storytelling, from Twitter fan fiction to desktop film
-
Highlights
Darknet markets generate millions in revenue selling stolen personal data, supply chain study finds
-
Security
Privacy violations undermine the trustworthiness of the Tim Hortons brand
-
Featured Headlines
Why Tesla’s Autopilot crashes spurred the feds to investigate driver-assist technologies – and what that means for the future of self-driving cars