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Ancient gut microbes link hunter-gatherers in Africa and…

Researchers traced shared ancient gut microbes across two very different foraging lifestyles on separate continents; your kombucha was not consulted.

On air: Dr. Nina Byte and Vera Bullock on Wake Up, America
Published 5:04 AM ET, Wednesday, October 14, 2026

At a glance

First reported by Archaeology News Online Magazine: “Ancient gut microbes link hunter-gatherers in Africa and forager-farmers in South America”.
Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 5:04 AM ET on Wake Up, America, by Dr. Nina Byte and Vera Bullock.
Topics: South Africa, North America.

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Archaeology News Online MagazineAncient gut microbes link hunter-gatherers in Africa and forager-farmers in South America

Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentMYTH. Archaeology News Online Magazine reports that researchers found ancient gut microbes shared by hunter-gatherers in Africa and forager-farmers in South America.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorShared? Across an entire ocean?
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentYes, so some of your microbes are older than farming. The report links the groups, but it doesn't say what that means for your breakfast, so talk to your doctor.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSo my kombucha is the new kid arriving at a party that started ten thousand years ago.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentI'd say it's late, and the guests don't even read the invitations.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorI'm sending my gut a we-hear-you card, and Skip is out there with something, I hope it's not a microbe.