Friday, September 6, 2013

Clearest Evidence To Date That Gut Bacteria Can Help Cause Obesity

Gut Bacteria From Thin Humans Can Slim Mice Down by Gina Kolata.  The New York Times.  September 5, 2013.

(1)  The most surprising part of the study was an experiment indicating that, with the right diet, it is possible _______________________________________.  In this experiment it was also found that bacteria from a fat mouse does not ________________________.

(2)  What happened in the "Battle of the Microbiota?"

(3)  What happened when the fat mice got food pellets that were rich in fruits and vegetables and low in fat?

(4)  Discuss the pro's and con's of fecal transplants for weight loss.

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