The gut microbiome is made up of trillions of microbes that play a vital role in keeping us healthy. A disturbance in the balance of these microbes can contribute to a variety of health conditions, ...

A new study from Northwestern University is reshaping how scientists think about brain evolution. The research suggests that ...

The vast community of microbes in the human gastrointestinal tract–the gut microbiome, has many close links to human health..

Researchers have created the largest collection of digital microbes -- nearly a quarter million computer models -- to help revolutionize our understanding of the human microbiome and its impact on ...

A simple stool sample may hold a clearer record of what you eat than a food diary ever could. In a new study, researchers ...

Hundreds of different bacterial species live in the human gut, helping us to digest our food. The metabolic processes of these bacteria are not only tremendously important to our health -- they are ...

Human skin harbors a wide range of microorganisms, including fungi, bacteria, and viruses. In fact, recent estimates indicate that over 10 11 microbial cells could be present on skin surfaces.