“Once again, human gut microbiota are being linked to the progression of a chronic ailment. Using artificial intelligence (AI), researchers at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Institute found that “metabolites produced by bacteria in the gut” may influence the course […]
“Robust new research published in the journal Nature Communications is demonstrating how a particular species of gut bacteria can directly improve long-term memory in bumblebees.” | learn more
“To save a starving child, aid workers have long used one obvious treatment: food. But a new study suggests feeding their gut bacteria may be as important—or even more important—than feeding their stomachs. In a head-to-head comparison against a leading […]
“A new study has investigated the anti-obesity effects of a specific strain of gut bacteria. From preclinical animal studies to a placebo-controlled human trial, the research suggests a novel bacterial strain may confer several metabolic benefits.” | learn more
“A new study, led by researchers at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, … describes how bacteria in the gut can metabolize cholesterol at levels high enough to improve a person’s cardiac health.” | learn more
Author: Ed Yong What an eye-opener this book is! Microbes like bacteria and archaea are everywhere. They live on pretty much every species and surface. And, their lives impact ours in myriad complex ways. Our species has co-evolved with many […]
Researchers are studying athletes to better understand the links between human physical performance and our various mixes of gut bacteria. Some claim to have already found strong relationships. | learn more