Several studies have linked changes in the gut microbiome to obesity, insulin resistance, and metabolic syndrome, but the details of the link have been unclear. Now, a team led by researchers at Yale University has uncovered one pathway leading from gut microbes to increased food intake and insulin secretion in rodents, pointing to potential therapeutic targets for obesity in humans. The findings were published earlier this week (June 8) inNature.
http://www.the-scientist.com/?articles.view/articleNo/46284/title/Gut-Microbiota-Obesity-Link-Clarified/
