Gut microbes followed migrating humans across continents, new study suggests

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New research looks at the surprising similarities in the gut microbiomes of hunter-gathers in Tanzania and horticulturalists in Bolivia, and asks: What role do these bacteria play in human health?

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  • Reported by NPR and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:00:47 UTC.

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