First came DNA, then came the bodies of bacteria. Beyond the ancestry and genetic de-coding that favoured early genetic tests, this new wave of microbial mapping seems even more scientifically elusive. With countless companies offering their versions, one has to wonder: should we trust the hype?
Looking for ways to improve your mood naturally without relying on medications? The answer might be closer than you think—right in your gut. Scientists have discovered that the trillions of
Good or bad, a lot has been said about probiotics. Investigations involving them can often report contradictory results. Now, two new studies have sparked controversy and debate. Once again, probiotics
Food sensitivities are increasingly common in our modern society, and our gut bacteria might be to blame. Infections early in life and an out-of-balance microbiome play a role in developing
Your gut microbiota, skin allergies and a protein against viral infections are all linked.
Your gut microbiome diversity is under attack, and scientists are sounding the alarm. Decades of industrialization, processed foods, and modern medicine have stripped away beneficial bacteria that took millions of
Breakthrough study reveals how specific probiotic gut bacteria can prevent heart transplant rejection with 100% success rates. Discover how microbiome testing could predict and reduce heart transplant rejection risk. Heart
New research is edging closer to helping us prevent IBD. By investigating the microbiome and epigenetics, scientists have discovered a new marker that could be used to lower risk of
Scientists from Stanford University have created a groundbreaking device that closely monitors the unseen and complex environmental exposures we face daily: our unique microbial cloud. We are never alone. Every
Disinfectants, detergents, and other cleaning products could be damaging your child’s microbiome, making them more likely to be overweight. Infancy is vital for the development of our microbiome, dramatically shaping