"Genes shape the gut microbiome, and we found that it is not just our own genes that matter." The large size of the study allowed the researchers to estimate how much of each rat's microbiome was ...

Researchers gain an insight into the relationship between the immune system and the gut microbiome in songbirds.

Scientists discover immune genes influence which gut bacteria live in animals by studying a tiny island bird population.

But a new study led by researchers in Sweden indicates certain antibiotics may have a far longer impact on the gut microbiome ...

The composition of the human gut microbiome is determined by environmental influences. For example, diet and medication are well established factors that influence these microbial ecosystems. However, ...

Scientists at the University of East Anglia (U.K.) have uncovered a hidden link between gut health and the immune system—all ...

The gut microbiome — made up of trillions of microbes in the digestive tract — is vital for digestion and overall health. Diet and medication shape these microbial ecosystems, but the contribution of ...

Some people are more prone to cavities than others, even when their mouth hygiene is good. Differences in individual genetics, and the composition of the oral microbiome, or the species of microbes in ...

Your "roommate's" genes could be influencing the bacteria living in your gut, and vice versa, according to a study of rats published today in Nature Communications. The research, carried out by ...