WorldPingGut bacteria-derived metabolite extends the lifespan of fruit flies
WorldPingWhat happened
Gut microbiota influence multiple aspects of host physiology, including metabolic and immune functions.
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- Reported by Phys.org and published Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:20:09 UTC.
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