Scientific research
The bacteria in our gut could influence the efficacy of exercise in preventing diabetes, a new study published in Cell Metabolism shows.
To survive in the human gut, bacteria have evolved genes that help them to fight rival microbes, a new study published in Nature shows.
Researchers at Stanford University reviewed the evidence that links industrial lifestyle to changes in the microbiota and propose approaches to preserve health.
Scientists have discovered thousands of small proteins, which had not been identified previously. The findings, published in Cell, could help drug development.
There may be more genes in the gut and oral microbiome than previously thought, a large study of the human microbiome claims.
The gut microbiota could influence our health by producing metabolites that interact with human receptors, a study published in Cell Host & Microbe claims.
According to a recent study published in Science Translational Medicine, the gut microbiota may influence the development of muscle mass.
Mutations in the DNA of mitochondria influence both the gut microbiota and the diseases linked to it, a study published in Science Signaling claims.
Intestinal microbiota could be a therapeutic target for preventing and managing tolerance to opioids.
Two enzymes produced by gut microbiota can convert the blood type A into 0. The findings may improve the capacity of blood banks.
