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    Megamonas bacterium found to influence obesity risk

    2024-08-05T11:46:00Z

    A recent study identifies a potential obesity-linked bacterium, Megamonas, from a large-scale cohort of obese individuals in China, illustrating how the bacterium degrades intestinal myo-inositol, enhances lipid absorption, and contributes to obesity.