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Your gut talks to your liver: Study reveals how microbes influence liver function through DNA 'switches'
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Researchers have discovered that gut microbes influence liver function by interacting with regulatory DNA 'switches'. This study provides a biological basis for how gut health impacts liver disease, potentially opening new paths for targeted medical therapies.
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Understanding the gut-liver axis at a genetic level could lead to more precise diagnostic tools and treatments for metabolic and liver-related conditions.
by Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore
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