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Scientists identify gut bacterial trigger for atherosclerosis
Thursday July 17, 2025. 08:50 PM , from BoingBoing
A molecule produced by gut bacteria can trigger heart disease, according to research published in Nature.
Scientists at Madrid's National Center for Cardiovascular Research (CNIC) identified a specific molecule called imidazole propionate that gut bacteria produce. When this compound enters the bloodstream, it sparks inflammation in arteries and promotes the buildup of fatty plaques — the hallmark of atherosclerosis. — Read the rest The post Scientists identify gut bacterial trigger for atherosclerosis appeared first on Boing Boing.
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