Most notably, Gordon and colleagues 1 identified a core gut microbiome in unrelated individuals (both lean and obese), which occurs at the level of shared bacterial gene families but not at the ...

One of the tricky aspects of studying the effects of antibiotics is that the gut microbiomes of patients prescribed them are “already in disarray for other reasons,” says Dantas, especially among ...

Your gut microbiome, the bacteria, fungi and other microbes living inside your intestines, plays a role in many aspects of your health. A plentiful and diverse colony of helpful bacteria living in ...

Here's why you might rethink your diet. Study: The Detrimental Impact of Ultra-Processed Foods on the Human Gut Microbiome and Gut Barrier. Image Credit: Rimma Bondarenko / Shutterstock.com Ultra ...

Every person is different, but if you want to improve your microbiome, some broad principles apply to all. Eat a wide and varied range of plant-based foods. “I recommend aiming for 30 ‘plant ...

Researchers are now exploring alternative ways to restore gut health, focusing on the microbiome’s ability to heal the intestinal lining. One of the hallmarks of UC is a deficiency in certain ...

The microbiome shapes development of insulin-producing ... lost metabolic function in adulthood -- by providing specific gut microbes that help the pancreas grow and heal. The microbiome shapes ...