Scientists are finding that pregnant women pass significant microbes onto their infant while the infant passes through the birthing canal.One studyexamined the changes in vaginal microbiome during pregnancy. As early as the first trimester, the diversity of vaginal bacteria changes immensely. Species tha...
The human body is teeming with microbes. A number that gets bandied about is that there are 10 times as many bacterial cells as human cells inside you. While no one's bothered to count them, "the exact number doesn't matter as much as the idea that there are certainly more bacterial ...
While most of us understand the basic bodily functions that keep us going, you might not be aware of some of the more incredible functions your body carries out. We’ve gathered up seven facts about the human body and some of its crazier processes that m
Learn all about the human body's many systems and some of its individual organs, both vital and vestigial.
Human microbiome, the array of microorganisms that live on and in humans and, more specifically, the collection of microbial genomes that contribute to the broader genetic portrait, or metagenome, of a human. Learn about the diversity and function of mic
9. Advanced DNA sequencing technologies helped researchers to study the microbiome in detail, leading to new insights about its role in human health and disease. 10. Microbiome modulation through dietary changes, probiotics, or other interventions is an active area of research for improving human hea...
30 mind-blowing facts about the microbes that live inside of youJulia Calderone
More interesting facts about the human body The Human Body WorksheetsIt is a remarkable biological machine with many systems working together to allow for life, movement, cognitive function, growth, repair, reproduction and so much more. These systems include the central nervous system, the circulato...
Foodallergieshave increased by about 50 percent in children since 1997. Various theories have attempted to explain why, and the one gaining the most traction right now concerns changed eating habits and, hence, altered microbiome composition. ...
They don't require much help to maintain their delicate microbiome, but there are still a few basic facts about the vagina that should be made common knowledge. Not sure what you can expect to happen to your vagina size after childbirth? Curious to know what happens to your vagina during...