The human gut is home to trillions of beneficial microbes that play a crucial role in health. Disruptions in this delicate community of bacteria and viruses—called the gut microbiome—have been linked ...

A large-scale population metagenomic study has shed new light on the spatial heterogeneity of viral communities across the ...

Adhering to the official Dietary Guidelines for Americans does more than just lower your blood pressure—it unlocks a thriving, diverse community of life-saving microbes in your gut.

Learn how chemicals released by gut microbes end up in exhaled breath, and how researchers used those signals to identify ...

Our gut is home to a micro-universe of tiny powerhouses, complete with their own genes and immune and metabolic profiles, playing a key role in our health and well-being.

Among the many trillions of microorganisms in the human gut is Blautia luti. Like many gut bacteria, it metabolizes indigestible dietary components ...

A new study reveals how bacteria in the gut can help determine whether the amino acid asparagine from the diet will feed ...

GW researchers released a comprehensive review that found evidence that imbalances in gut bacteria are linked to memory decline and Alzheimer’s disease last Thursday, though they cautioned that the ...

A major new review of human studies finds consistent differences in gut bacterial communities between people with mild ...

Human studies consistently report gut microbiome differences in mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease, but ...