Feeding the gut acetate, paired with the right Bacteroides bacteria, led mice to shed fat without losing muscle. The combo pushed their metabolism into fat-burning mode, similar to fasting or a keto ...

Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) is the most common form of adult-onset muscular dystrophy, affecting about 1 in 8,000 people. While it is well known for causing muscle weakness and stiffness, DM1 also ...