Polygenic risk for type 2 diabetes modulates gut microbiome associations across metabolic health traits
A study of 821 individuals found that genetic risk for type 2 diabetes interacts with gut microbiome composition to influence metabolic health. While genetics play a role, the study notes that physical activity can mitigate these risks.
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Advances personalized medicine by showing how lifestyle choices can potentially override genetic predispositions in metabolic health.
npj Genomic Medicine ( 2026 ) Cite this article
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