Browsing: Microbiome

For many years it was believed that genes and genes alone affected an individual’s microbiome. New evidence, however, indicates that…

Deep within your GI tract, there lives an active community of microorganisms known as your “gut microbiome.” Despite their small…

Constant exhaustion. That annoying zit cluster on your forehead that won’t fade no matter how many pimple patches you apply.…

Your gut microbiome has an almost unlimited significance in your body. Simply put, it’s the massive community of bacteria, fungi,…

Ever had “butterflies in your stomach” before a big event? Or felt that sinking feeling in your gut when something…

While Lactobacillus species often dominate a healthy vaginal microbiome, women’s exact microbial makeup seems to depend on 6factors such as age,…

As science evolves, so does our understanding of how to take better care of ourselves. Nowhere is this more evident…

When we think of foods that boost the gut microbiome, probiotic-rich sauerkraut, yogurt, and kimchi likely come to mind. But…

The skin microbiome is the collection of the trillions of organisms that live on the skin. As I’ve noted, there’s…

As Payami explained, “This is exciting research, as metagenomics is a new, albeit fast-evolving field, and the resources, methods, and…