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The role of gut bacteria in health and disease

We're not individuals, we're ecosystems full of bacteria. Understanding how these microbes interact with our bodies is set to transform medicine. Scroll through Guts UK's: The Role of Gut Bacteria in Health and Disease to learn more.

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The role of bacteria in health and disease

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