Although previous research has linked pesticide exposure to harmful effects on gut microbes, a new study is the first to chart how specific bacteria in the human digestive system respond to interactions with insecticides, both in laboratory settings and in an animal model.

The researchers found that more than a dozen commonly used pesticides altered the growth of human gut bacteria, disrupted how these microbes handle nutrients, and in some cases, accumulated inside bacterial cells. The team created a publicly available “atlas” detailing these molecular interactions, which could support future research into disease mechanisms and potential treatments.

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