Microbial genetic variation shapes neurocognitive behavior in sheep
The researchers used Merino sheep as an animal model, systematically collecting samples of their hindgut and ruminal microbiota,…
What a gut microbiome scientist wants you to eat every day
Anahad O’Connor | The Washington Post Every time you eat a meal, you’re hosting a dinner party. Your…
what her genes and lifestyle tell us about longevity
Maria Branyas Morera had been verified as the oldest living person when she died last year at age…
Scientists “Improve on Mother Nature” To Create Powerful Cancer-Killing Molecule
Researchers discovered that bacteria inside tumors can create a molecule that makes chemotherapy more powerful. This surprising microbial…
New $10 million initiative aims to tailor diets for Canadians living with IBD
Over 300,000 Canadians live with chronic inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), including Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis. These conditions are…
Study Finds Common Meds Leave Lasting Imprints on the Gut, Even Years After You Stop Taking Them
Medications may leave microbial “fingerprints” that last years after use, according to new research from the University of…
Scientists Discover Massive DNA “Inocles” Living in the Human Mouth
Researchers in Japan have uncovered previously hidden giant DNA elements, called Inocles, living in the human mouth. Credit:…
New Research Shows Exercise Intensity Alters Your Gut in Surprising Ways
Scientists at Edith Cowan University have discovered that the gut microbiome changes with training intensity. These shifts may…
Resistance training may strengthen your gut microbiome
Strength training may benefit the gut microbiome Juliana Yamada/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images The most visible benefits…
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…
Mycobiome of low maintenance iconic landscape plant boxwood under repeated treatments of contact and systemic fungicides
Leach, J. E., Triplett, L. R., Argueso, C. T. & Trivedi, P. Communication in the phytobiome. Cell 169,…
Mediterranean diet delivers gut health benefits for expectant mothers
Can what you eat during pregnancy really change your gut bacteria? New research reveals how the Mediterranean diet…