Obesity in mice caused by defects in their immune system: Related changes to gut microbe mix and fat absorption may be at work in people as well.

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  • Author(s): Saey, Tina Hesman (AUTHOR)
  • Source:
    Science News for Students. 8/16/2019, pN.PAG-N.PAG. 1p. 1 Color Photograph.
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    • Subject Terms:
      IMMUNE system; ABSORPTION; CELL physiology; MICROORGANISMS; T cells
    • Abstract:
      Subtle defects in T cell function alter rodents' microbiome and fat absorption, providing hints of what might also be going on in people. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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