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Study Reveals Gut Microbes Influence Health and Genes

9/23/2025

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University of Hawai‘i at Manoa researchers find gut microbes significantly influence health by interacting with human genes, affecting disease risk in Sept. 2025.
The study underscores the gut microbiome's role in epigenetics, regulating gene expression without altering DNA.
Diet and stress shape microbial interactions, creating a feedback loop; findings point to biomarkers, live biotherapeutics, and ethical guidance for equitable benefits.

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Story summary

University of Hawai‘i at Manoa researchers find gut microbes significantly influence health by interacting with human genes, affecting disease risk in Sept. 2025.
The study underscores the gut microbiome's role in epigenetics, regulating gene expression without altering DNA.
Diet and stress shape microbial interactions, creating a feedback loop; findings point to biomarkers, live biotherapeutics, and ethical guidance for equitable benefits.