Unwanted impact of antibiotics broad, more complex than previously known

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Date: February 10, 2015
Source:Oregon State University
Summary: Researchers have discovered that antibiotics have an unwanted impact on the microorganisms that live in an animal’s gut that’s more broad and complex than previously known. A study has helped to explain these processes, which are now believed to affect everything from the immune system to glucose metabolism, food absorption, obesity, stress and behavior.

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http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/02/150210212634.htm

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