One of the most abundant beneficial species found in the human gut showed an increase in colonization potential during carbon limitation.

One of the most abundant beneficial species found in the human gut showed an increase in colonization potential during carbon limitation.

The gut microbiome plays a big role in mediating how the immune system responds to perceived threats, which include the body’s own nerves.

"...manipulating the gut microbiome could be a way to have an effect on the brain without putting anything directly into the brain."

Gut microbes encourage specialized cells to prune back extra connections in brain circuits that control social behavior, research in zebrafish shows.

The gut microbiomes of marten living in the wild is very different that those living near people, researchers find.

New research shows how a protein called BefA functions. The findings could hold clues to type 1 diabetes.

The gut microbiomes of bears allow them to reach the same size as other bears, despite eating a very different diet.

The types of microbes residing in your gut can affect your mental and physical health. Home microbiome tests promise to help consumers improve the composition of their gut microbes.

"The interactions between red meat, our gut microbiome, and the bioactive metabolites they generate seem to be an important pathway for risk..."