Antibiotics are designed to wipe out infection-causing bacteria, but even a single course can leave a lasting mark on the gut ...

A communication pathway between the brain and the gut may be integral to how well the brain holds on to memories ...

Until recently, knowledge of the human microbiome was limited due to the inability to successfully culture the majority of bacterial species in the laboratory. However, research focusing on the ...

Imagine a bustling metropolis within our bodies, where trillions of microorganisms—bacteria, fungi, viruses, and more—live and interact in a delicate balance. This ecosystem, known as the microbiome, ...

The microbiome is a gut-wrenching mystery. One day, it’s the key to immortality; the next, it’s just along for the ride. If you’ve ever been told to fear sweeteners, shun sugar, and bow to fermented ...

Study finds major methodological differences across seven direct-to-consumer stool tests, producing taxonomic profiles as variable as those between individuals — limiting clinical use.

Items that we touch or use on our skin every day could affect our health by changing our skin microbiome and making us more or less susceptible to chronic diseases. What exactly a healthy skin ...

Camrelizumab Plus Famitinib versus Camrelizumab Alone and Investigator's Choice of Chemotherapy in Recurrent or Metastatic Cervical Cancer: A Randomized, Phase II Study The interplay between the human ...

Its symptoms aren’t unusual: heartburn, chest pain, and difficulty swallowing. But the etiology of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) isn’t completely understood. Potential causes point to allergies, ...

Every time you eat a meal, you’re hosting a dinner party. Your guests are the trillions of microbes that live in your gut. These hungry microbes, collectively known as your gut microbiome, directly ...