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

As understanding of the gut microbiome continues to grow, attention is turning to its potential impact on brain development, ...

Until recently, knowledge of the human microbiome was limited due to the inability to successfully culture the majority of bacterial species in the laboratory. However, research focusing on the ...

The gut microbiome research field has rapidly evolved, driven by new insights into the profound ways in which gut microbes affect metabolism, immune ...

Driving RNA vaccine innovation through microbiome insights is an emerging frontier that moves beyond pathogen-only thinking and toward vaccines designed ...

(Berlin, Germany, Tuesday, 7 October 2025) New research presented today at UEG Week 2025 shows that microplastics – plastic particles smaller than 5mm commonly found in the environment – can alter the ...

Hannah Holscher, a registered dietitian and microbiome researcher, teaches classes about nutrition at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She is also the Director of the Nutrition and Human ...

But for some scientists, the hunt has not ended – it’s just moved to a different place. These modern-day Ponce de Leóns are investigating whether gut microbes hold the secret to aging well. The gut ...

A new study highlights the urgent need for global equity in vaginal microbiome research, challenging outdated perspectives and pushing for better diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for female ...