microbiome
Your Showerhead Is Crammed Full of Bacteria That Scientists Want to Study
People across the US are sending in samples from their showers, for science.
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I Skipped Showering for Two Weeks and Bathed in Bacteria Instead
Are live bacteria treatments the future of skincare?
Stuff Your Face with Chocolate and Wine Because It’s Good for Your Gut
Some Belgian and Dutch researchers just published two studies that found eating and drinking fun stuff like chocolate, wine, and coffee could increase the diversity of your microbiome.
You're Home to Trillions of Microbes That Affect Everything From Digestion to Depression
Scientists are learning more than ever before about the microscopic bacteria, fungi, and viruses we carry with us everywhere.
We’re About to Start Seeing More Early Deaths from Diabetes
Hip-hop pioneer Phife Dawg died this week at the age of 45, from complications of diabetes. His early death is a harbinger of tragedies to come.
Your 'Microbial Cloud' Is Like a Floating, Invisible Fingerprint
People leave traces wherever they go, new research shows.
How Bioengineered Bacteria Could Give Robots a Living Brain
Researchers are applying mathematical models in a virtual environment to test out a bacteria-powered cyborg prototype.
How Your Gut Controls Your Brain
More and more, researchers are finding that the health of bodily microbe populations could be deeply connected to conditions like depression, anxiety, and even autism.
Forget Fingerprints—in the Future We'll Be Identified by Gut Bacteria
Scientists have shown for the first time that people can be identified with unique microbial “fingerprints.”
That Vagina Yogurt Probably Wasn't Really Vagina Yogurt, Says Expert
There are a lot of reasons to be careful while doing science at home, especially if you're culturing bacteria.
Fecal Transplants Now Come in Pill Form
A new study put frozen fecal matter in pills to treat Clostridium difficile infections.