Heart disease is the leading cause of death in zoo gorillas, but its origins remain unknown. Researchers from the University of Minnesota, in collaboration with national and international partners, have studied the trillions of microbes that live in the gastrointestinal tracts of gorillas to determine whether a link exists between the gut microbiome and heart disease. Their findings could have implications for how we may consider addressing cardiovascular issues in human health.
Gorillas with heart disease have altered gut microbiomes, study shows
