New findings raise questions about the role of microbes living in the lungs. More than…
Browsing: Microbiome
The Microbiome refers to the vast communities of microorganisms — including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microbes — that live in and on plants, animals, and humans. In recent years, research has revealed how these microbial ecosystems play crucial roles in health, disease, digestion, immunity, and even behavior. Scientists are now exploring how the microbiome interacts with its host, how it can be shaped by diet, environment, and medication, and how it might be harnessed for new therapies and treatments.
A microbial metabolite called 3,4 dihydroxybenzoic acid, derived from dietary fiber, improved antitumor immunity in…
In addition to diet and medication, person-to-person transmission can also play an important role in…
Gut bacteria may turn dietary nitrate and iron into molecules that support cardiovascular and metabolic…
Gut bacteria produce a common compound called imidazole propionate, and a study found that higher…
A targeted light-activated therapy may treat periodontitis without disrupting the beneficial bacteria that help maintain…
Iron-rich pearl millet may improve toddler nutrition without disrupting the developing gut microbiome. Each day,…
When plant nutrients run low, some gut bacteria may turn on their host and begin…
Certain gut bacteria were linked to slower or faster biological aging. The communities of bacteria…
New research has revealed the complex biological history preserved in DNA traces on the Shroud…
A widely used food thickener may have more complex effects on the gut than previously…
Scientists found that sweeteners can behave unexpectedly inside a simulated gut, especially when combined with…
A gut bacterium appears essential to the intestinal repair benefits linked to fasting before radiation.…
Scientists have identified a gut microbe that appears to be associated with stronger muscles and…
Aging changes gut bacteria in mice, weakening communication between the intestines and the brain. Restoring…
A new study untangles the complex microbial history of Ötzi the Iceman, revealing which microorganisms…
A surprising study found that cutting out sugar completely may disrupt the gut microbiome and…
Tiny particles from the gut may be carrying aging signals throughout the body, offering a…