Emerging evidence supports the skin microbiome as a promising avenue for precision medicine in the treatment of dermatologic ...

The oral microbiome, comprising diverse microbial communities inhabiting the mouth, plays a critical role in the maintenance of oral and systemic health.

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 ...

(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 ...

A new study highlights the urgent need for global equity in vaginal microbiome research, challenging outdated perspectives and pushing for better diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for female ...

Vaginas host a complex microcosm of bacteria and yeasts that can fluctuate over time. However, little is known about these microbial communities and their roles in a person's health, and nine out of ...

In a world increasingly obsessed with cleanliness, antimicrobial chemicals have become a staple in everyday life. From soaps and cosmetics to cleaning sprays and period products, they promise to ...

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. Bacteria are in, around and all over us. They thrive in almost every corner of the planet, from deep-sea hydrothermal vents to high up ...