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Genome Biol September 2016 PMID 27666579

Heritable components of the human fecal microbiome are associated with visceral fat.

Michelle Beaumont, Julia K Goodrich, Matthew A Jackson, Idil Yet, Emily R Davenport, Sara Vieira-Silva, Justine Debelius, Tess Pallister, Massimo Mangino, Jeroen Raes, Rob Knight, Andrew G Clark, Ruth E Ley, Tim D Spector, Jordana T Bell

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The overall tone reflects general acknowledgment and curiosity, exemplified by a post sharing the study and another requesting evidence, indicating interest but limited deep engagement. The use of phrases like 'Heritable components' and sharing the publication hints at awareness of its potential impact, though participants do not delve into detailed implications or critique.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most commentators acknowledge the significance of the research linking gut microbiome to visceral fat, as seen in phrases like 'here' and referencing the publication directly, indicating recognition of the study's findings.

InterestModerate interest

Comments show moderate curiosity about the research, with some posts asking for evidence or sharing the publication but not engaging deeply beyond acknowledgment.

EngagementNeutral engagement

The discussions are somewhat superficial, mainly sharing links or titles without detailed analysis or critique, resulting in limited depth.

ImpactModerate impact

The importance of the findings is recognized, suggesting potential implications for understanding obesity and genetic influences, yet the conversation remains mostly surface-level.

Abstract in brief

  • This study investigates the relationship between the gut microbiome and abdominal fat, specifically visceral fat, using data from twins to explore genetic influences and microbiome diversity.
  • Researchers found that lower diversity in the fecal microbiome is linked to higher levels of obesity and visceral fat, with specific microbial groups, particularly Oscillospira, showing strong associations.
  • The study also identified genetic factors that influence both microbial composition and adiposity traits, revealing interactions between host genetics and gut bacteria in the context of obesity.
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Onye spare parts.
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@ronaldnzimora Those asking for research evidence, here

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Okugbeni Uyi-Osa Emmanuel
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RT @sunnychuks: @ronaldnzimora Those asking for research evidence, here

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RT @sunnychuks: @ronaldnzimora Those asking for research evidence, here

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Ezgi Ozkurt
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#365papers -22: Heritable components of the human fecal microbiome are associated with visceral fat https://t.co/JXMFbwP0kl

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Okugbeni Uyi-Osa Emmanuel
@OkugbeniE · X

RT @sunnychuks: @ronaldnzimora Those asking for research evidence, here

Aug 16, 2023 · 2 shares · 3,511 followers View post →
cherry
@barbiesugar9 · X

RT @sunnychuks: @ronaldnzimora Those asking for research evidence, here

Aug 16, 2023 · 2 shares · 834 followers View post →
Onye spare parts.
@sunnychuks · X

@ronaldnzimora Those asking for research evidence, here

Aug 16, 2023 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 987 followers View post →
Ezgi Ozkurt
@ezgi_evol · X

#365papers -22: Heritable components of the human fecal microbiome are associated with visceral fat https://t.co/JXMFbwP0kl

Mar 4, 2019 · 678 followers View post →
Sean Gibbons
@gibbological.bsky.social · Bluesky

Heritable components of the human fecal microbiome are associated with visceral fat https://genomebiology.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13059-016-1052-7 #genomebiology

Sep 28, 2016 View post →