Earliest Organisms on Earth Built Their Biochemistry around Molybdenum, Study Suggests
New research reveals that 3.4 billion years ago (Archean Eon), ancient microbes relied on molybdenum — a metal…
Chemistry in Pictures: Glowing gassy gut microbes
Although they may look like fancy tulips, the high-resolution 3D fluorescence images above actually show two different…
Coffee may boost brain function via gut microbiome
The study funded by the Institute for Scientific Information on Coffee (ISIC) examined how coffee affects cognition, mood,…
‘Ozempic breath’ has GLP-1 users snapping up gum and mints
Eau, eau, eau, Eau-zempic! You’ve heard of “Ozempic butt,” “Ozempic fingers,” “Ozempic mouth” and “Ozempic teeth” — now,…
ADM research highlights microbial benefits for psychological symptoms
The researchers were interested in populations with subclinical psychological symptoms, such as low mood and mild stress, that…
Maternal antibodies provide lifelong protection against adult gum disease
Mothers provide a hidden immune legacy that protects their children’s teeth long after weaning is over. A new…
Ancient Bacteria Turned a DNA System Into a Cell Skeleton
Fluorescently labeled CorM filaments inside Anabaena. These represent a newly discovered cytoskeleton in multicellular cyanobacteria. Credit: © Loose…
Brain-Gut Health Initiative supports AI-assisted diagnosis of psychiatric disorders
Psychiatric disorders affect millions worldwide, but their diagnosis still relies on clinical observation instead of standard biological tests.…
Scientists discover immune sentinel cells within skin hair follicles
Researchers at the School of Medicine at the University of California, Riverside have discovered previously unrecognized immune surveillance structures in…
Breast milk sugars promote beneficial bacterial balance in infant guts
Sugars contained exclusively in breast milk are helping to feed an important balance of bacteria in babies’ developing…
Coffee impacts the gut-brain axis to improve mood and stress
New research from APC Microbiome Ireland, a world leading research centre at University College Cork, has comprehensively explored…
Gut microbiome analysis may help detect Parkinson’s before symptoms appear
Analysis of microbes in the gut can reveal whether a person faces an elevated risk of Parkinson’s disease,…