An introduction to the microbiome

  • What are the gut microbiota and human microbiome?

    Written by Markus MacGill 6 studies cited

  • Human microbiota: The microorganisms that make us their home

    Written by Maria Cohut, Ph.D.

  • Do gut bacteria contribute to ethnic health disparities?

    Written by James Kingsland

  • What does your 'microbiome cloud' say about you?

    Written by Tim Newman

  • Gut bacteria: The surprising impact of viruses

    Written by Tim Newman

  • Gut bacteria and the brain: Are we controlled by microbes?

    Written by Tim Newman

The microbiome & your health

  • Loss of microbial gut diversity a threat to health?

    Written by Yella Hewings-Martin, Ph.D.

  • 10 ways to improve gut health

    Written by Jayne Leonard 20 studies cited

  • Dementia: Could gut bacteria play a role?

    Written by Tim Newman

  • Prostate cancer: The role of the microbiome

    Written by Tim Newman

  • High blood pressure: Could gut bacteria play a role?

    Written by Tim Newman

  • How 'good' viruses may influence health

    Written by Tim Newman

  • Altering an unhealthy gut microbiome could stave off chronic disease

    Written by Monica Beyer

  • Friendly nasal bacteria may protect against sinusitis

    Written by James Kingsland

The microbiome & diet

  • Which foods are beneficial for a healthy gut microbiome?

    Written by Ana Sandoiu

  • What is the microbiome diet?

    Written by Louisa Richards 7 studies cited

  • How different kinds of fiber affect the microbiome

    Written by Yella Hewings-Martin, Ph.D.

  • Why chocolate is good for your gut

    Written by Yella Hewings-Martin, Ph.D.

Probiotics

  • What is the difference between prebiotics and probiotics?

    Prebiotics and probiotics work together to encourage the growth of beneficial bacteria…

  • Probiotics: Does the evidence match the hype?

    Written by Tim Newman

  • Online information about probiotics often misleading

    Written by Tim Newman

  • Could probiotics treat obesity?

    Written by Eleanor Bird, M.S.

Learn more about the microbiome

  • Why baboons may provide clues about human gut microbiome

    Written by Maria Cohut, Ph.D.

  • Does sunlight change our gut microbiome?

    Written by Yella Hewings-Martin, Ph.D.

  • Children's behavior linked to gut microbiome

    Written by Yella Hewings-Martin, Ph.D.

  • Gut bacteria: How bats 'shift the paradigm'

    Written by Tim Newman

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