A study in mice has found that the gut virome, known as the "gut virome," can activate the immune system to help metabolize carbohydrates, reducing blood sugar spikes. The findings suggest that the virome may play a role in metabolic disorders such as diabetes. The study was published in the journal The Journal of Neurology. The researchers plan to develop drugs or other strategies to alter the viromes and potentially develop new treatments for diabetes. Experts also highlighted the potential for future diseases associated with changes to the community of microorganisms in the gut.