Housemates Change Gut Bacteria: Island Bird Study
Why it matters: Living with others may directly influence the composition of your personal gut microbiome.
- University of East Anglia conducted a study on island birds regarding gut bacteria sharing.
- Tiny island birds were found to share more gut bacteria with their closest companions.
- The research team posits that this principle of gut bacteria sharing likely extends to humans living together.
A new study from the University of East Anglia suggests that cohabitation may alter gut bacteria, a finding observed in island birds. The research indicates that birds share more gut bacteria with those they spend the most time with, implying a similar principle could apply to humans.
