Antibiotics are designed to wipe out infection-causing bacteria, but even a single course can leave a lasting mark on the gut microbiome, according to a new study of nearly 15,000 adults in Sweden.

Several new studies have highlighted the connection between the community of microbes in the human gastrointestinal tract, and mental health. The gut microbiome seems to have a direct link to the ...

In a new study published in Communications Biology, Houston Methodist researchers led by Sonia Villapol, Ph.D., found that ...

A study found that fecal transplants from older female mice improved ovarian function and fertility in younger mice. Findings ...

Some medications may disrupt the “good” bacteria in your gut microbiome, potentially affecting your digestive and overall health.

Scientists are still trying to identify what a healthy gut microbiome looks like, but new research may offer a clue.

In a new study published in Nature Communications Biology, Houston Methodist researchers led by Sonia Villapol, Ph.D., found ...

A comprehensive new review is shedding light on the growing evidence that gut microbiome imbalances—known as dysbiosis—may play a key role in the development and progression of mild cognitive ...

Study shows short-term antibiotics after traumatic brain injury (TBI) reshape gut microbiome, reduce neuroinflammation and ...

A new study details how fecal transplants from older female mice significantly improve ovarian function and fertility in young mice. The surprising results reveal a direct link between the microbiome ...

The microbial community in the human gut can have a significant impact on many different aspects of human health and biology. For example, the gut microbiome has a crucial role in metabolism, and not ...