Illustration of the experiment (IMAGE) University of Groningen Caption This diagram shows how the adoptive transfer of altered gut microbiota is sufficient to disrupt/restore intestinal tissue homeostasis. Credit Markus Schwalbe and Sahar El Aidy, University of Groningen Usage Restrictions Credit must be given to the creator. Adaptations must be shared under the same terms. License CC BY-SA Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.