Gut microbes followed migrating humans across continents, new study suggests

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Published on October 7, 2026 • Originally reported by Pien Huang. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
A Tsimane extended family gets ready for the morning, while a large pot of manioc roots cooks in preparation to make <em>shocdye</em>, a local fermented brew.

New research looks at the surprising similarities in the gut microbiomes of hunter-gathers in Tanzania and horticulturalists in Bolivia, and asks: What role do these bacteria play in human health?

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