Could Probiotics Replace Prozac?
Depression is a complex disease, but new research on mice is promising. By Tom Jacobs (Photo: Reymark Franke/Unsplash)…
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The Next Antibiotic May Be Right Under Our Nose
New research finds the bacteria that make up the human microbiome might be an untapped resource of potential…
Your Microbes, Yourself
In his new book, Rodney Dietert argues that it’s time to re-configure our relationship with germs: Instead of…
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.
Fat in an Expectant Mother’s Diet May Shape Baby’s Gut 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 Looks Very Similar to That of the Mouth
The bacteria may be crucial to early feeding.
6 Ways to Transplant Fecal Matter, at Home or at the Hospital
How doctors perform fecal transplants today. An extra to Bryn Nelson's feature-length look at the next big thing in health care.
Medicine’s Dirty Secret: Fecal Transplants Are the Next Big Thing in Health Care
Bryn Nelson gets to the bottom of an emerging—and often shocking—therapy.