11 genetic variants affect gut microbiome
February 13, 2026
February 13, 2026
UPPSALA, Sweden, Feb. 13 -- Uppsala University issued the following news release:
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11 genetic variants affect gut microbiome
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In two new studies on 28,000 individuals, researchers are able to show that genetic variants in 11 regions of the human genome have a clear influence on which bacteria are in the gut and what they do there. Only two genetic regions were previously known. Some of the new genetic variants can be linked to an increase . . .
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11 genetic variants affect gut microbiome
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In two new studies on 28,000 individuals, researchers are able to show that genetic variants in 11 regions of the human genome have a clear influence on which bacteria are in the gut and what they do there. Only two genetic regions were previously known. Some of the new genetic variants can be linked to an increase . . .