Unlocking the secrets of oral bacteria to fight tooth decay
If Wenjun Zhang has her way, no one will ever have to brush or floss again. Zhang, a…
How social challenges shape gut health and drive obesity risk
As obesity in America continues to rise at alarming rates, researchers are finding that diet and exercise are…
Babies fed blueberries show fewer allergy symptoms and boosted immune balance
Feeding blueberries to infants in the first year of life may help alleviate allergy symptoms and alter immune…
Alzheimer’s research uncovers a new therapeutic pathway for the memory-robbing malady
The gut contains the largest collection of immune cells in the body. New research at the Buck Institute…
Healthy gut bacteria capsules show long-term benefits for obese teenagers
Can a capsule of healthy gut bugs change the future of obesity treatment? New findings from the University…
Can the gut microbiome adapt to protect the brain after stroke?
A new study reveals that stroke may do more than damage the brain. Instead, strokes could rewire the…
n6™ announces strategic partnership with SeqCenter to deliver unmatched data quality in metagenomics
n6 is proud to announce a strategic partnership with SeqCenter, who is launching a groundbreaking full-length 16S sequencing service…
New method enables comprehensive analysis of metabolites in biological samples
Researchers from the McCullagh Group in Oxford University’s Department of Chemistry have published an innovative method in Nature…
Fasting supports type 1 diabetes care by reshaping the microbiome
A week of supervised fasting temporarily reshaped the gut microbiome of people with type 1 diabetes, making it…
Scientists link gut microbes to stronger muscles and healthier aging
Scientists show that specific gut bacteria can supercharge muscle growth and performance in mice, raising hopes for new…
Study shows probiotics help preterm babies fight antibiotic-resistant bacteria
A new study reveals that probiotics curb drug-resistant bacteria in premature babies, but antibiotics still drive resistance genes…
Study finds two-way link between gut bacteria and insomnia
There seem to be reciprocal links between certain groups of gut bacteria and the risk of insomnia, suggests…