Amanda Christmas 
Microbes within the microbiome, which include a variety of viruses, fungi, and bacteria, can irritate the lining of the colon, resulting in inflammation. This can lead to cancer because of mutations in the DNA of cells in the colon.
While sleep studies mainly revolve around the brain, the control center of sleep initiation, a recent study shows that lethal sleep deprivation may initiate in the gut.
A recent study of peptic ulcer disease and the contributing genetic factors confirms a connection between individuals suffering from stomach ulcers and those with depression.
“The exact way in which the brain protects itself from infection, beyond the physical barrier of the meninges, has been something of a mystery, but to find that an important line of defense starts in the gut was quite a surprise,”
A recent study focusing on the gut microbiome may be a vital link to groundbreaking future treatment of gastrointestinal ailments such as irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, and slow transit constipation.
The fungi in the gastrointestinal tract train the immune system to fight off other hazardous fungi that could infect the body.
Although it is common knowledge in the scientific community that low FODMAP foods often reduce IBS, how or why is a more complex matter.
Though the research is still in the early stages, scientists have found evidence linking our immune system and inflammatory immune conditions to gut microbes.
Like humans, microbiota of black bears is significantly altered by consuming processed foods, according to new research.
Patients with autoimmune diseases have a less healthy gut virome that may contribute to the development of autoimmune diseases, according to a recent study.