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Scientists uncover microbiome signaling system that could open new paths for IBS-related constipation

Mayo Clinic researchers have discovered that chemical signals produced by gut bacteria work together to control intestinal movement.

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Mayo Clinic researchers found that gut bacteria produce chemical signals that coordinate intestinal motility. One signal initiates movement of the intestines, while a second signal prepares gut cells to respond more strongly, amplifying the effect. The study suggests that these bacterial signals work together to regulate gut contractions.

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