The Clostridium difficile bacterium can cause diarrhoea – and shorter people may be particularly at risk
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A person’s height may influence the bacterial diversity of their gut microbiome. This could be due to taller people potentially having longer gastrointestinal tracts that can house a broader array of microorganisms. Not everyone is convinced by this, however, with one scientist arguing that a person’s genetics or having a poor diet during childhood could both inhibit their growth and affect their gut microbiome.
Among vertebrates, a larger body size has previously been associated with more …
