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 ...

Dozens of at-home testing companies claim that they can analyze the bacteria, fungi and other microbes in your stool to create a snapshot of your gut microbiome — the community of trillions of ...

At-home microbiome tests have become one of the fastest-growing trends in the wellness world. Promising personalized insights ...

By Andrew Masuda, UC Santa Barbara An interdisciplinary team of researchers at UC Santa Barbara has been awarded a major research grant from non-profit Wellcome Leap to join an ambitious global […] ...

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 ...

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, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The greatest impact on gut species occurred within 1 year of taking antibiotics. A researcher said the study ...

The gut microbiome and epigenetics—molecular switches that turn genes on or off—are intertwined, and both contribute to ...

Chronic psychological stress is common. A 2023 survey revealed that about one quarter of US adults reported high stress levels, and three quarters reported that chronic stress affects their daily ...

The field of plant-microbiome interactions is emerging as a pivotal area in understanding how plants adapt to the accelerating challenges posed by climate ...