A new study published in ACS Chemical Biology by scientists from the University of Chicago found that one of the most common classes of antibiotics used as a food preservative has potent effects both against pathogens and against the commensal gut bacteria that keep us healthy.

  • Avid Amoeba@lemmy.ca
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    9 months ago

    I don’t like how vulnerable our gut microbiome is and how much we depend on it. 🥹

    • Shdwdrgn@mander.xyzEnglish
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      9 months ago

      Don’t worry, your brain is just an unfortunate side-effect and the gut microbes actually rule the body. When they’re in danger they sacrifice unimportant organs like the brain first. “Death” doesn’t actually mean what you think it does… 😬