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

The gut rarely gets the attention the heart or brain receives. Yet it quietly controls digestion, immunity, metabolism, and ...

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

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

Young mice that received fecal transplants from older ones showed ovarian rejuvenation, suggesting potential therapeutic ...

The gut microbiome plays an important role in many aspects of health, from digestion and immune function to metabolic balance ...

Hannah Holscher, a registered dietitian and microbiome researcher, teaches classes about nutrition at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She is also the Director of the Nutrition and Human ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...