Your gut microbes can be anti-aging – scientists are uncovering how to keep your microbiome youthful

But for some scientists, the hunt has not ended – it’s just moved to a different place. These modern-day Ponce de Leóns are investigating whether gut microbes hold the secret to aging well. The gut ...

Your Gut Bacteria Are Actively Searching for Food

Your gut bacteria are constantly sensing, moving, and sharing nutrients to keep the microbiome thriving.
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Gut bacteria can sense their environment and it’s key to your health

Your gut is home to trillions of bacteria that constantly “sense” their surroundings to survive and thrive. New research shows that beneficial gut microbes, especially common Clostridia bacteria, can ...

Are your gut microbes the secret to the fountain of youth? A microbiologist thinks so

There are exceptions to this rule. Older adults and supercentenarians who age well have a gut microbiome that looks more like those of younger people. These findings support the idea that maintaining ...

Study finds distinct gut bacteria in newly diagnosed children with Crohn's disease

NYU researchers have found a microbial signature of pediatric Crohn's disease that differs from the makeup of gut bacteria in ...
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Mouth bacteria may reveal early signs of obesity

New research shows people with obesity have different mouth bacteria. A simple saliva test may one day help detect obesity risk earlier.