In the obesity group, microbes appeared more active in breaking down sugars and proteins in ways that could contribute to health problems. Those metabolic shifts were also linked with higher levels of ...

You share a lot more than just meals and hobbies with your family and friends: you also give each other gut microbes, meaning your personal flora can serve as a detailed profile of your social life. A ...

“We continue to shape our personality all our life.” —Albert Camus The gut-brain axis is a mind-boggling concept. The idea that gut microbes could have something to do with our mood is humbling. Yes, ...