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Microbiome Malefactor?

Changes in the gut microbiome have long been linked with Crohn’s disease and other forms of inflammatory bowel disease, but

As food enters the intestine, it embarks on windy, lengthy journey. For most of the route, its surroundings don’t appear

The human gut microbiome is a complex microbial ecosystem that plays an important role in our health. For example, these

New research suggests that the microbial communities associated with chronic wounds common in diabetic patients affect whether those wounds heal

The human gut harbors trillions of invisible microbial inhabitants, referred to as the microbiota, that collectively produce thousands of unique

Seven types of bacteria and certain immune factors in a woman’s vagina and cervix may be responsible for increasing the

When most people think of wood-eating insects, they imagine termites that can destroy a home or business. However, as part

We are all teeming with bacteria that help us digest food or fight disease, but two people might play host

Despite changing membership, microbiome’s function is maintained Our gut’s microbial community is not unlike a country club membership. We know

Schizophrenia – a severe mental disorder which affects over 21 million people around the word – has quite naturally been