We are ecosystems; Microbiome and more

Our friendly – and not so friendly – gut bacteria lie at the core of healthy ageing. Research is now revealing what it takes to maintain a youthful microbiome

A twin trial reveals that daily consumption of protein and prebiotics called fructooligosaccharides quickly improves memory in older adults.

Researchers led by Hiroshi Ohno at the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences (IMS) in Japan have discovered a new way to reduce obesity. Their study shows that supplying the gut with extra acetate ...

There's a lot going on in the teeming microbiomes of our guts, and we're regularly making new discoveries about these bustling miniature ecosystems – including a new study identifying a symbiotic fungus that could fight liver disease.

The gut microbiota has emerged as a key player in health and disease. Here we discuss the vagus nerve, which connects the visceral organs and the brai…

Gut microbes are known to modulate stress responsivity and behavior. Tofani et al. demonstrate that such modulations occur via the circadian system. The oscillations in gut microbiota composition regulate the diurnal rhythmicity of hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA)-axis function, which leads to altered stress responsivity across the day.

The microbial ecosystems in our mouths may impact cognitive function as we age, with pathogenic bacteria linked to cognitive decline.

There's a good chance you owe your existence to the Haber-Bosch process.

Focusing treatments for depression and anxiety to gut cells instead of brain cells may help people feel better without side effects.

Microbes profoundly impact evolution, shaping traits alongside genes. Holobiont biology highlights how hosts and microbes form ecosystems.

The age-induced disruption of gut flora, termed gut dysbiosis, is intimately tied to compromised immune function, augmented oxidative stress and a spectrum of age-linked disorders.This review exami...

Certain gut bacteria may play crucial roles in aging, with implications for promoting healthier aging.

New research has unveiled how gut bacteria play a key role in regulating stress by interacting with circadian rhythms, opening possibilities for microbiome-based therapies for mental health.

The warm, damp environments of your showerhead and toothbrush are the perfect breeding ground for microbes, and a new study has identified hundreds of viruses that live there, showing the vast biodiversity to be found in the average home.

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Researchers found that mutations in the Sox3 gene cause hypopituitarism, a condition where the pituitary gland produces insufficient hormones, leading to growth issues and infertility.

Psychological stress disrupts communication between the brain and gut, reducing protective mucus production in the intestines. This weakens the immune system and makes the body more vulnerable to infections, but probiotics may help restore balance.

A team of Mayo Clinic researchers has developed an innovative computational tool that analyzes the gut microbiome, a complex ecosystem of trillions of bacteria, fungi, viruses and other microorganisms ...

From improving our gut microbiome to brain function, healthy and nutritious soil has lots of human health benefits.

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Although some sugar substitutes can promote a healthy microbiome, most have the opposite effect. Avoiding them altogether might be best for our patients.

A new study reveals that resilient individuals show improved brain function and healthier gut microbiomes.

A study led by Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine in Japan has revealed a link between gut microbiota and Parkinson's disease (PD). The researchers found a reduction in the gut bacteria of ...

The capacity of microbes to modify fat metabolism might account for potential health advantages in humans. A recent study has revealed that the microbes present in kombucha tea influence fat metabolism in the intestines of a model worm species in a way that mirrors the metabolic effects of fasting.

Nature Reviews Microbiology - In this Review, Özçam and Lynch examine recent findings reporting the interaction between the gut and the airway microbiomes and explore the role of...

Researchers are investigating the connection between gut bacteria and Alzheimer's disease.

Researchers uncovered a significant link between the gut microbiota of male mice and the health and survival of their offspring.