All Gaël Toubon articles
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NewsGut microbiota can predict risk of type 2 diabetes years before it develops
The presence of certain bacteria in the gut microbiota, and fluctuations in a person’s metabolism, can be seen in people who go on to develop type 2 diabetes years later, paving the way for identifying people at risk of developing type 2 diabetes at an early stage.
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NewsToddlers’ gut bacteria predict whether they will be overweight at 5
The make-up and volume of gut bacteria in toddlers at 3.5 years old is predictive of body mass index (BMI) at age 5, irrespective of whether they are born prematurely or not, according to new research.