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Eating is about far more than simply getting enough calories. The body must also obtain the right balance of nutrients, especially essential amino acids, which are the building blocks of protein that the body cannot produce on its own.
Now, researchers have uncovered a hidden communication system between the gut and brain that helps animals detect when protein is missing and pushes them to seek out the nutrients they need.
A team led by Director SUH Seo...
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