Browsing: Gut Health & Microbiome

The mammalian gut teems with microbes that interact with each other dynamically to maintain the host’s health. An imbalance, or dysbiosis, in the gut microbiome is linked to diseases ranging from metabolic disorders to cancers.1However, a majority of gut microbiome dysbiosis research focuses only on identifying bacterial taxa that differ between healthy and diseased states,…

Scientists have identified a new way to distinguish healthy guts from diseased ones and track how some illnesses progress by measuring how gut bacteria interact with one another

Recent years have seen growing interest in scientific research about gut health, which extends far beyond the digestive tract. As scientists have learned more about the importance of the gut microbiome to overall health, consumers are increasingly interested in understanding how the foods they choose make a difference for their long-term wellness. 

Biohacking the human gut microbiome for precision health and therapeutic innovation

Editorial: The interaction between food ingredients and gut microbiome on health and disease

Cancer Colorectal cancer risk linked to gut microbiome alterations iLexx / iStock

New research from APC Microbiome Ireland at UCC has, for the first time, explored the mechanisms behind coffee’s effects on the gut-brain axis

Research shows that our gut microbiome — the trillions of microbes that populate our intestines — isn’t just involved in digestion. It’s intimately linked to our immune systems, mental health, cognition and more. If you want to improve the health of your gut microbiome, there are specific best practices that can help. This episode, NPR…

Gut bacteria influence social behavior through smell Neurobiologists have discovered that gut bacteria and the nose work together to shape social behavior in mice. These insights could inform research into animal behavior and, potentially, how microbe-produced odors might change perceptions and social responses in other species, including humans. Getty Images

King Abdulaziz University, Faculty of Science, Department of Biological Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia