Specific bacteria in your gut are involved in compulsive eating and obesity

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Researchers have identified specific bacteria in the gut that are associated with both mice and humans developing an addiction to food that can lead to obesity. They have also identified bacteria that play a beneficial role in preventing food addiction.

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