In a meta-analysis published in Gut Microbes, investigators pooled shotgun metagenomic sequencing data to examine how gut ...

Imagine a bustling metropolis within our bodies, where trillions of microorganisms—bacteria, fungi, viruses, and more—live and interact in a delicate balance. This ecosystem, known as the microbiome, ...

When dentists look inside your mouth, they’re not just looking for cavities. They’re looking for gum disease and oral cancers, as well as assessing the overall health of the millions of bacteria, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Harvard Medical School Professor, Metabolic Health Innovator Metabolism is often reduced to a simple equation of calories in ...

The microbiome is a gut-wrenching mystery. One day, it’s the key to immortality; the next, it’s just along for the ride. If you’ve ever been told to fear sweeteners, shun sugar, and bow to fermented ...

Exploring the efficacy of GEMOX-lenvatinib after GEMOX ± sorafenib failure in unresectable fibrolamellar carcinoma. This is an ASCO Meeting Abstract from the 2025 ASCO Annual Meeting I. This abstract ...

TNO pioneers microbiome-driven solutions for skin health, creating industry-ready platforms for next-generation personal care ...

The scalp hosts a diverse microbial community, and its unique environment is shaped by sebum, moisture, and acidic pH. These microbes, including bacteria and fungi, can influence scalp conditions ...

Now, scientists have discovered a new role: shaping stem cells, which in turn regulate development. In a study published in Cell Stem Cell, researchers found that metabolites produced by the mother’s ...

A couple of years ago, I spent an enjoyable afternoon in an ancient forest near London learning about old trees and their vital importance to biodiversity. My host, Cardiff University mycologist Lynne ...