Tuesday, June 30, 2026
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Could your housemates be changing your gut bacteria? An island bird study suggests so

Living with friends may quietly be altering your gut bacteria, according to a new study from the University of East Anglia. Research on a colony of tiny island birds reveals they share more of their gut bacteria with the birds they spend the most time with. And the team says the same principle almos...

Could your housemates be changing your gut bacteria? An island bird study suggests so
Image: Phys.org
Living with friends may quietly be altering your gut bacteria, according to a new study from the University of East Anglia. Research on a colony of tiny island birds reveals they share more of their gut bacteria with the birds they spend the most time with. And the team says the same principle almost certainly applies to humans too.

Originally published at Phys.org

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