All imidazole propionate articles
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NewsA gut microbiota metabolite linked to atherosclerosis could revolutionize diagnosis and treatment
A new study has identified a gut microbiota–derived metabolite, imidazole propionate (ImP), that appears in the blood during the early stages of active atherosclerosis, showing promise as a new diagnostic tool and opening the door to personalized treatment strategies.
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NewsStudy shines light on resourceful ways bacteria thrive in the human gut
A survey of bacterial genomes highlights the arsenal of enzymes microbes use to produce energy in the oxygen-poor environment of the gut.