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People consume various types and quantities of food. Studies indicate that the gut microbiome could be one of the drivers of this behavior.

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Artificial Sweeteners Alter Gut Bacteria in Humans

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Opinion: Why We Fall for Fad Diets

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Study Links Depression with High Levels of an Amino Acid

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Study Confirms Safety of Genetically Modified T Cells

A long-term study of nearly 800 patients demonstrated a strong safety profile for T cells engineered with viral vectors.

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