In the mouse model, the researchers assessed which microbes or chemical mediators passed from mothers might affect offspring ...

A team of scientists at Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences have uncovered a mechanism that allows ...

Two complementary genome-wide association studies provide new insights into how host genetics influence the human gut ...

A colony of leafcutter ants is home to more than just one species. Each year, studies reveal new layers of complexity in ...

Erectile dysfunction has many causes, but among them is gut dysbiosis: an unbalanced microbiome. That means we may be able to help by changing diet or with fecal transplants.

Resistant starch (RS), a major category of dietary fiber, promotes healthy lipid and glucose metabolism. These effects are partly mediated by gut microbes. RS is known to influence microbial bile acid ...

No matter how much they brush their teeth, some people still get more cavities than others, in part because of differences in genetics and the make-up of the microbes in their mouths. A new study has ...

Scientists have long puzzled over how humans evolved such unusually large, energy-hungry brains. Neurons are expensive. They demand a constant and reliable supply of fuel, particularly glucose, and ...

ABSTRACT: The role of gut microbiome in human health is important because it stimulates the immune system and protects the body from toxic food compounds and pathogenic organisms. Food and nutrition, ...

The microbes inside our bodies not only help break down food but also impact our health. Yet their precise influence is not always understood, especially in the presence of prescription drugs. Now, ...

The third tier emphasizes establishing causality through fecal microbiota transplantation studies in animal models and human intervention trials. By transferring gut microbial communities from ...