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Gut microbiome

Professors Erik Nelson, left, Kelly Swanson, and Brett Loman, far right, joined together on research using a mouse study on the gut microbiome and female sex hormones and their roles in metabolic dysfunction in postmenopausal women. Photo taken at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024. (Photo by Fred Zwicky / University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign)

Mice study suggests metabolic diseases may be driven by gut microbiome, loss of ovarian hormones

metaphorical image representing scientists studying the gut microbiome and the impact of preservatives.

Common food preservative has unexpected effects on the gut microbiome

Gut bacteria break down dietary fiber into short-chain fatty acids, which are known to affect our immune system. In this study, researchers investigated in detail the mechanisms by which these compounds mediate the activation of mast cells.

Gut bacteria can process dietary fiber into an anti-allergy weapon

Infographic explaining the urine process

What makes urine yellow? Scientists discover the enzyme responsible

illustration of a child's brain and bacteria

New Study Links Gut Bacteria to Kids’ Brain Power and Development

Human digestive tract and biome. Pixabay

Microorganisms living in gastrointestinal tracts may foretell diagnoses of debilitating diseases including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s

“More and more evidence is suggesting that [the gut microbiome] begins to exert its influence even during prenatal life,” said UCLA’s Elaine Hsiao.

A mother mouse needs a diverse gut microbiome to form a healthy placenta

Gut bacteria found in wild wolves may be key to improving domestic dogs’ health

Gut bacteria found in wild wolves may be key to improving domestic dogs’ health

Person applying lotion to hands

Common origin behind major childhood allergies

Man trying to fall asleep with insomnia

Irregular sleep patterns associated with harmful gut bacteria

Bright green bacteria. Pixabay

Gut Bacterial Blooms Linked to Lupus Flare-ups, Study Finds

Illustration of bacteeria

Cause of Parkinson’s is Desulfovibrio Bacteria, Finnish Researchers Say

Women who suppressed emotions had less diverse microbiomes in study that also found specific bacterial link to happiness

Study finds specific bacterial link to happiness

Pudding that sometimes contains xantham gum.

Stool transplants better than antibiotics for recurring, deadly gut infections

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