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The impact of intestinal microbes goes well beyond intestine. Molecular signals derived from intestinal microbes can prompt islet beta cells to secrete insulin in a Nod1-dependent manner. When bacteria speak, islet beta cells nod.See page 516-532 by Qin Zhang et al. for details.