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    The gut bacteria that put the brakes on weight gain in mice

    2025-12-18T12:58:00Z

    Research has identified a specific type of gut bacteria, called Turicibacter, that improves metabolic health and reduces weight gain in mice on a high-fat diet. People with obesity tend to have less Turicibacter, suggesting that the microbe may promote healthy weight in humans as well.