Cold Shifts the Composition of the Gut Microbiota (IMAGE)

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Cold Shifts the Composition of the Gut Microbiota

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This visual abstract shows how cold exposure markedly shifts the composition of the gut microbiota. This ''cold microbiota'' mediates remodeling of the fat and intestinal tissues, helping the host to withstand periods of high energy demand.

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Chevalier and Stojanovi et al./Cell 2015

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