Scientists found that nearly every cancer harbors its own distinct community of microbes – tiny passengers that can influence how tumors start, spread, and respond to treatment, paving the way for a ...

The gut microbiome plays an important role in many aspects of health, from digestion and immune function to metabolic balance and neurological processes.

Our gut microbes and genes are in constant conversation, shaping each other in ways that affect everything from immunity and inflammation to disease risk, according to new review of scientific ...

The gut microbiome offers a unique snapshot of each individual, shaped by genetics, environmental exposures, lifestyle habits, and the body’s own physiology. “If you take two different individuals, it ...

The gut microbiome has been a rising star in the world of health science over the last several years, garnering interest from both researchers and the general public. This is mostly due to its ...

By Dr. Liji Thomas, MD A large UK twin study reveals that neighborhood deprivation is linked to measurable shifts in gut ...

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 ...

When a baby enters the world, a world of microbes enters the baby. With apologies to Dr. Seuss, the story of how the developing immune system makes peace with the tiny squatters that populate the ...

There are many ways to measure age. Chronological age—how long one has been alive—is the most straightforward. But this doesn’t account for factors such as diet, genetics, physical health, or ...

Researchers discovered that clearing out certain digestive bacteria with antibiotics helps calm the immune system. This temporary microbial shift protected mice from severe brain swelling and cellular ...