Gorillas with heart disease have altered gut microbiomes, study shows

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Mar 5, 2025, 3:47 pm286 ptsTrendingTop
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in zoo gorillas, but its origins remain unknown. Researchers from the University of Minnesota, in collaboration with national and international partners, have studied the trillions of microbes that live in the gastrointestinal tracts of gorillas to determine whether a…

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