The human gut microbiome governs not only our physical health but mental well-being.
Hydra Model: Potential Insights into the Microbiota–Gut–Brain Axis
Alexander Klimovich and Thomas Bosch discuss current knowledge on the function of the nervous system in Hydra and the interactions between neurons and microbes.
Blood Group Antigens Affect the Brain-Gut-Microbiota Axis
Human microbiota, blood group antigens, and disease, a look at the ways that microbiota interact with the human body.
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The surprising link between saliva and stress during pregnancy
Scientists find unique combinations of oral microbes can help identify states of stress in pregnant individuals.
Liver protein linked to weight loss during intermittent fasting
The protein helps convert white fat tissue into calorie-burning beige fat, providing a potential target for weight loss and obesity treatments.
Reducing bacterial skin infections with harmless zaps of electricity
Scientists use mild electrical currents to treat skin infections, presenting an antibiotic-free solution amid rising antimicrobial resistance.
Molecules secreted by parasitic worms found to reduce scarring during wound healing
Researchers have discovered that a protein produced by parasitic worms in the gut enhances wound healing in mice.
The threat beneath our feet: How soil microbes are losing the battle against crop disease
Just like our gut has helpful microbes, so too does the soil around plant roots. But what happens when antibiotics disrupt this balance?
Biodegradable plastics remain a hidden source of harmful microplastics
There is an urgent need to replace fossil-derived plastics with biodegradable alternatives but do they solve microplastics’ health issues?