# Gut bacteria use food cues to help time nutrient absorption, study finds

- Source: Phys.org
- Published: 2026-10-22T15:00:34+00:00
- Category: Science
- Original: https://phys.org/news/2026-10-gut-bacteria-food-cues-nutrient.html
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/gut-bacteria-use-food-cues-to-help-time-nutrient-absorption-study-find-8cd7f4/

Biological clocks are often associated with light. Historically, most people started their days when the sun was up and ended their days when the sun set. But new research from Carnegie Mellon University suggests that some of the body's most important timekeepers live in the gut.

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