Microbes in the mouth can spell trouble for your jaw bone
The findings suggest the oral microbiome — species of bacteria, viruses, and fungi living in the mouth — is associated with the process of bone loss in the jawbone.
Jocelyn Solis-Moreira
Intestinal parasites in 1,500-year-old pots reveal ‘portable toilets’ used by Ancient Romans
A new study shows that identifying intestinal species in 1,500-year-old pots allowed scientists to determine which ones were actually chamber pots — or portable toilets.
New evidence of ‘gut brain’ controlling balance between ‘good’ and ‘bad’ bacteria
New research from the University of Oregon suggests the enteric nervous system regulates gut microbes important for digestive health.
Oral antibiotics taken before flu shot harms gut bacteria, lowers antibody response
Losing the number of “good” bacteria in your gut microbiome is associated with a lower immune response to the annual flu shot, scientists say.
Poor diet in pregnancy can lead to an unhealthy vaginal microbiome, greater risk of infant death
Pregnant mothers following an unhealthy diet may have an unhealthy vaginal microbiome, which is linked to a greater risk of infant death and changes to their development.
Scientists discover cause behind IBD
New research from scientists at the Technical University of Munich suggests one cause of IBD is the bacteria living in the gut microbiome.
Gut bacteria share vitamin B-12 with others — by having ‘sex’
Vitamin B-12 is essential to creating healthy red blood cells and nerve cells, and a new study suggests your gut bacteria also needs it.