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Dogs and Humans Share More Than a Psychological Bond, Gut Science Reveals
'We are more similar to man's best friend than we originally thought.'<p>For thousands of years, dogs and humans have kicked it side by side. Over the …
ScienceGates Sees Promise in Microbiome Studies, New Vaccine Technology
When it comes to making an impact on the future of medicine, billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates is looking to new vaccine technology and research …
BusinessDogs really do resemble their owners – but not in the way you’d expect
It turns out that dogs really do resemble their owners.<p>Genes from the dog gut ‘microbiome’ – the community of vital bacteria that support digestion …
Technology (UK)10 Amazing Things You Can Learn From Your Poop
Hardly a day goes by without a research study or article published talking sh*t—or more precisely, talking about the gut microbiome. When it comes to …
WellnessFunding boost for groundbreaking research into gut bacteria
Research into the body’s gut bacteria and how it affects disease and long-term health has been given a funding boost, with the NSW government …
Australian UniversitiesThe microbiome of a native plant is much more resilient than expected: Their diversity and adaptability protect plant bacterial communities against antimicrobial substances
Their diversity and adaptability protect plant bacterial communities against antimicrobial substances<p>The microbiome, which consists of all …
BiologyMonoculture farming is harming bees' microbiome
April 17 (UPI) -- Honeybees aren't getting enough good bacteria as a result of harmful land management, including monoculture farming and commercial …
EcologyThe downside of squeaky-clean skin: Why you’ve probably been washing your face wrong
<i>Dr. Whitney Bowe, the author of "The Beauty of Dirty Skin," shared with "Good Morning America" her top tips for clear skin from her new book. Here,</i> …
Skin CareThe microbiome of a native plant is much more resilient than expected
Their diversity and adaptability protect plant bacterial communities against antimicrobial substances<p>Without microorganisms humans would not be able …
BiologySystem Biology Perspective on Environment-Host-Microbe Interactions | Human Molecular Genetics
A vast, complex and dynamic consortium of microorganisms known as the gut microbiome colonizes the human gut. Over the past few decades we have …
BiologyGood bacteria: Why I put my poo in the post
<b>"Good bacteria" - what are they, will they make me healthy and how do I get some?</b><p>To find out I took the unusual , and rather disgusting, step of donating my poo to science.<p>Microbes live on, and in, all of us and they even outnumber our own human cells.<p>But their favourite spot - and where they live …
WorldFuturism - Building the future together
Patients are choosing invasive treatments for issues that might never have health impacts.<p>13 hours ago<p>Spin-free news is now at our fingertips. But …
MicrobiologyAre You Too Clean?
Beauty & Hair<p>by Natalie Lukaitis | 13 04 2018<p>© David Marquez<p>Is our compulsion for cleanliness washing away more than we bargained for? Natalie …
Skin CareDietary Interventions to Modulate the Gut Microbiome—How Far Away Are We From Precision Medicine | Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
The importance of the gut microbiome in human health and disease is fully acknowledged. A perturbation in the equilibrium among the different …
Oxford University PressNieman: Fetal microorganisms provide critical window into a person's future health
In the development of health and disease, there are key moments where future trajectories are established. This early programming sets the stage for …
MicrobiologyThe importance of the microbiome
We know a well-balanced microbiome maintains good health and contributes to digestion. But what happens when our gut is unbalanced?
MicrobiomeMore Than Half of Your Body's Cells Aren't Human
Human cells make up only 43% of the body's total cell count. The rest are microscopic colonists.<p>Understanding this hidden half of ourselves - our …
MicrobiomeUnited States Projected to be the Dominant Regional Market During 2018 - 2025
LONDON, April 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- This Persistence Market Research (PMR) report examines the global microbiome therapeutics market for the period 2018–2025.The primary objective of the report is to offer insights into market opportunity for microbiome therapeutics and pipeline developments in …
BiotechnologyStudent class engagement soars when they use personal data to learn
A group of Brigham Young University professors have found that giving students access to their personal biological data has a profound impact on …
Personal DataWhy this £16 face cream is the best-selling acne product - even for mature skin
Acne is no longer just associated with teenagers and puberty. Cases of acne are on the rise with women in their 30s and beyond struggling with the condition. In fact,"45-50% of women in the UK suffer from some sort of adult acne in their life time," says Dr David Jack, who works in a Harley Street …
Skin CareWhat microbes in dead bodies can tell us about the living - Futurity
The bugs and microbes that move into our bodies after death, called the postmortem microbiome, could give scientists a new view of public health.
HealthCurrent understanding of the human microbiome
Altmetric: 177<p>More detail<p>Review<p>Jack A Gilbert<br>• , Martin J Blaser ORCID: orcid.org/0000-0003-2447-2443<br>• , J Gregory Caporaso<br>• , Janet K Jansson<br>• , Susan V …
Google ScholarBugs, microbes and death can inform the living
A new study shows that the postmortem microbiome -- populations of micro-organisms that move in after death -- can provide crucial insights into …
Michigan State UniversityGiving antacids and antibiotics to babies can lead to allergies
<i>Follow me on Twitter</i> @drClaireAllergies are on the rise, especially food allergies. While nobody knows for sure why this is happening, a leading …
Harvard Medical SchoolStudent class engagement soars when they use personal data to learn: Study finds students who used microbiome kits spent 31 percent more time engaged in course work
Study finds students who used microbiome kits spent 31 percent more time engaged in course work<p>Life sciences professors have found that giving …
Personal DataMore than half your body is not human
<b>More than half of your body is not human, say scientists.</b><p>Human cells make up only 43% of the body's total cell count. The rest are microscopic colonists.<p>Understanding this hidden half of ourselves - our microbiome - is rapidly transforming understanding of diseases from allergy to Parkinson's.<p>The …
MicrobiomeStarting the Day with Orange Juice May Be Bad for Your Health, Study Suggests
OJ on an empty stomach may not be so great.<p>Orange juice is a breakfast staple. If your continental breakfast doesn’t come with a glass, you’ll …
Holistic MedicineWhy This Medical Examiner's Office Wants Dead People's Bacteria
You don't need to be alive for your microbiome to be useful to science.<p>After years of studying the populations of bacteria on living people, …
MicrobiomeHow do bacteria stick to human cells and cause disease? We finally have an answer
Scientists have identified how bacteria produce a protein that allows the disease-causing pathogens to stick to human cells, a finding that may lead …
BiologyHow controlling your gut bacteria could help you avoid a host of illnesses from diabetes to Parkinson's
Ever had a funny feeling in your stomach that tells you something is wrong? Or butterflies in your tummy when nervous? What about that bout of …
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