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  "id": 6288534,
  "title": "Your gut microbiome may be more contagious than scientists thought",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/your-gut-microbiome-may-be-more-contagious-than-scientists-thought-6288534",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-09-07T06:34:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ScienceDaily Health",
    "slug": "sciencedaily-health",
    "url": "https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/09/260906170129.htm"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Scientists have found evidence that some gut bacterial populations can spread rapidly between people and across continents, suggesting the microbiome may be more transmissible than previously thought. The research also revealed hidden bacterial groups associated with aging, colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, and type 2 diabetes.",
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      {
        "outlet": "ScienceDaily",
        "title": "Your gut microbiome may be more contagious than scientists thought",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/your-gut-microbiome-may-be-more-contagious-than-scientists-thought",
        "published": "2026-09-07T06:34:24.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}