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Was the Human Gut Healthier in Ancient Times?

NYT Science Wednesday 07 October 2026, 15:05 UTC By Carl Zimmer 1 min read
Key Points

The microbiome isn’t what it used to be in many parts of the world. The shift of species may be affecting the well-being of people in industrialized countries.

The microbiome isn’t what it used to be in many parts of the world. The shift of species may be affecting the well-being of people in industrialized countries.
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