Tracking microbe spread: The TRACS genomic method distinguishes closely related pathogen strains to determine if they share a recent transmission link or originate from the same source. Rewriting ...

Most people think of the gut as a digestive organ. Something that processes food, absorbs nutrients, and occasionally causes ...

The article summarizes results of research and possible future clinical applications of the microbiome and provides instructions for doctors. More communication is needed between basic and clinical ...

University of California San Diego researchers have developed a new tool for understanding and modifying any microbiome, including the human microbiome. The approach, called Microbial Interaction and ...

Standing by the counter at the pharmacist waiting to pick up my prescription, I couldn't help noticing the prominent display ...

OpenBiome, a pioneering nonprofit microbiome health organization, will explore the dramatic growth of microbiome science and its potential as a game-changing solution for malnutrition during its ...

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Decades of research has shown promise for using microbiome science to solve several problems facing agriculture, but these findings have not yet been translated to practical ...

Researchers surveyed the gut microbiomes of nearly 2,000 people, discovering dozens of potential new antibiotics. The lead candidate, prevotellin-2, demonstrated anti-infective capabilities on par ...

The skin microbiome plays a key role in skin health and disease. While imbalances in skin microbiome composition are linked to disease, studying it has been challenging due to limited methods for ...

Imagine a bustling metropolis within our bodies, where trillions of microorganisms—bacteria, fungi, viruses, and more—live and interact in a delicate balance. This ecosystem, known as the microbiome, ...