Gut microbes could protect us from toxic ‘forever chemicals’

Scientists have discovered that certain species of microbe found in the human gut can absorb PFAS - the toxic and long-lasting ‘forever chemicals.’ They say

Cambridge University News • cambridge
July 1, 2025 • ~5 min

Out-of-balance bacteria is linked to multiple sclerosis − the ratio can predict severity of disease

Levels of 2 types of bacteria in your gut could help improve the diagnosis and treatment of multiple sclerosis.

Ashutosh Mangalam, Associate Professor of Pathology, University of Iowa • conversation
March 3, 2025 • ~8 min

Feeding your good gut bacteria through fibre in diet may boost body against infections

A new study has found that the composition of your gut microbiome helps predict how likely you are to succumb to potentially life-threatening infection with

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Jan. 10, 2025 • ~5 min

Bacteria in the human gut rarely update their CRISPR defense systems

A new study of the microbiome finds intestinal bacterial interact much less often with viruses that trigger immunity updates than bacteria in the lab.

Anne Trafton | MIT News • mit
Dec. 23, 2024 • ~7 min

Your friends affect the bacteria in your body

"What's so fascinating is that we're so interconnected. Those connections go beyond the social level to the microbial level."

Yale • futurity
Nov. 25, 2024 • ~7 min

Halloween candy binges can overload your gut microbiome – a gut doctor explains how to minimize spooking your helpful bacteria

While most Halloween candies contain lots of sugar, some are better for your gut microbiome than others.

Christopher Damman, Associate Professor of Gastroenterology, School of Medicine, University of Washington • conversation
Oct. 23, 2024 • ~9 min

What happened when a meteorite the size of four Mount Everests hit Earth?

Giant impact had silver lining for life, according to new study

Harvard Gazette • harvard
Oct. 21, 2024 • ~5 min

Big discovery about microscopic ‘water bears’

Bit of happenstance, second look at ancient fossils leads to new insights into evolution of tardigrade, one of most indestructible life forms on planet

Harvard Gazette • harvard
Oct. 16, 2024 • ~7 min

We’ve worked out a way of understanding how microbial communities shape life on Earth

Microbial communities are essential to life, yet their complexity has long puzzled scientists. Now, a new framework aims to unravel how these intricate ecosystems form.

Miguel Lurgi, Associate Professor in Computational Ecology, Swansea University • conversation
Oct. 7, 2024 • ~6 min

Gut microbe imbalances could predict a child’s risk for autism, ADHD and speech disorders years before symptoms appear

Imbalances in different species of bacteria in a baby’s gut may provide insights into their neurodevelopment.

Johnny Ludvigsson, Professor Emeritus of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Linköping University • conversation
Oct. 2, 2024 • ~12 min

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