In the Microbiome, Competition Does a Body Good
The dog-eat-dog world of human gut bacteria keeps stomachs stable and bodies healthy, new research suggests.
Microbiome
Fat in a Mother's Diet May Shape Baby's Microbiome
To equip an unborn baby with a healthy gut microbiome, new research suggests that mama might want to pass on the fries.
The Placental Microbiome Is Similar to That of the Mouth
The bacteria may be crucial to early feeding.
6 Ways to Transplant Fecal Matter
How doctors perform fecal transplants today. An extra to Bryn Nelson's feature-length look at the next big thing in health care.
Fecal Transplants Are the Next Big Thing in Health Care
Bryn Nelson gets to the bottom of an emerging—and often shocking—therapy.