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Mice that ate artificial sweeteners passed metabolic changes to their grandchildren

boingboing.net • 17 Apr 2026, 23:12

Mice that ate artificial sweeteners passed metabolic changes to their grandchildren
Mickey Mouse in The Gallopin' Gaucho, c. 1928

Grandchildren of mice fed artificial sweeteners showed altered glucose tolerance and shifts in gut microbiome composition — even though those grandchildren never consumed the sweeteners themselves. The finding, reported by StudyFinds, suggests that zero-calorie sweeteners can leave a biological footprint that echoes across at least two generations. — Read the rest

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