Evidence microbiota communicate with mitochondria

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“We have found evidence for the first time that bacteria and mitochondria can ‘talk to each other’ at the metabolic level,” Wang said.

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Clark A, Mach N. The Crosstalk between the Gut Microbiota and Mitochondria during Exercise. Front Physiol. 2017 May 19;8:319. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2017.00319. PMID: 28579962; PMCID: PMC5437217.

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