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Commensal Bacterium Reduces ALS Symptoms in Mice
Commensal Bacterium Reduces ALS Symptoms in Mice
Boosting the levels of Akkermansia muciniphila in mouse guts slowed the progression of an ALS-like disease, while two other microbiome members were associated with more severe symptoms.
Commensal Bacterium Reduces ALS Symptoms in Mice
Commensal Bacterium Reduces ALS Symptoms in Mice

Boosting the levels of Akkermansia muciniphila in mouse guts slowed the progression of an ALS-like disease, while two other microbiome members were associated with more severe symptoms.

Boosting the levels of Akkermansia muciniphila in mouse guts slowed the progression of an ALS-like disease, while two other microbiome members were associated with more severe symptoms.

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