Your microbiome is established at birth when you receive important ‘kickstarter’ microbiota from your birthing parent. But, as we grow, biological sex, age, lifestyle, environment and ethnicity also inform the microbial differences that make us unique. The unique makeup of your microbiome also ...
microbiomesconsequenceshost-microbiota interactionsThree recent studies highlight how the gut microbiome responds to dietary change, with potential consequences for host–microbiota interactions.doi:10.1038/s41579-019-0287-1Ashley YorkNature Reviews Microbiology...
Recently, microbiomes – that is more specifically, human microbiomes – have been experiencing a bit of a popularity surge in the mass media. Both thegut microbiomeand skin microbiome are terms that are regularly appearing in health columns as we all become hypervigilant of our health in the ...
Valhalla Fellow Lindsey Backman explains what the microbiome is and the roles that different members of our microbiomes play in health and disease. She also discusses how her lab studiesadaptationsthat somemicrobeshave evolved to tolerate oxygen-containing environments, and how researchers may be able ...
Your skin — your body's largest organ — is home to millions of fungi, bacteria and viruses that make up the microbiota. Similar to your gut microbiome, the skin microbiome is in charge of keeping you healthy and safe. Typically, if you're a healthy adult, yourskin microbiome will remai...
The gut microbiome is composed of six main types of microbes. Each of these types of microbes has a unique function and role within the human body: Firmicutes:Firmicutes break down complex carbohydrates and produce short-chain fatty acids for energy. They help maintain the functioning of the gut...
The gut microbiome (sometimes known as the gut microbiota) is the name used to describe the community of microorganisms living in our gut. We now know that our it’s essential for health and wellbeing –it’s being described by some researchers as a new-and-underappreciated organ. In fact...
your skin. This miniature ecosystem is referred to as your skin flora, or microbiome. Increasingly, the skin’s microbiome has been recognised as an essential consideration when choosing skincare, much like the microbiome found in the gut. Indeed, there is believed to be a link between the ...
The brain has its own microbiome. Here's what it means for your healthNeuroscientists have been surprised to discover that the human brain is teeming with microbes, and we are beginning to suspect they could play a role in neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's...
Your skin is a microbiome, home to fungus and bacteria that can lead to breakouts and skin inflammation when things are off-balance. What are the symptoms of acne? If you’re wondering how to identify if you have acne, there are a few symptoms you can look for.² Common acne symptoms...