Study reveals surprises about vaginal bacteria linked to preterm birth
Multiple species of Gardnerella, bacteria sometimes associated with bacterial vaginosis and preterm birth, can coexist in the same vaginal microbiome.
Team links children’s microbiome with autism, ADHD
Bacteria in children’s microbiomes may contribute to the development of neurodevelopmental disorders like autism and ADHD years before they are diagnosed.
Team links children’s microbiome with autism, ADHD
Bacteria in children’s microbiomes may contribute to the development of neurodevelopmental disorders like autism and ADHD years before they are diagnosed.
Blame gut bacteria for why more women develop Alzheimer’s?
Two new studies investigate the roles of the gut microbiome and estrogen in higher Alzheimer’s disease rates among women.
Pandas are big ‘social media’ users
Pandas use smelly trees as a kind of social media to keep track of family and friends, leave updates about life events, and check out the dating scene.
Pandas are big ‘social media’ users
Pandas use smelly trees as a kind of social media to keep track of family and friends, leave updates about life events, and check out the dating scene.
Why young squash bugs must eat poop
Squash bugs carry a gut bacterium that’s key to their development into adults, but don’t have it as nymphs. New findings reveal how they get it.
‘Good’ bacteria sense gut lining to stay in the right spot
New findings point to possible mechanisms behind intestinal conditions like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
Racial differences in baby gut bacteria emerge by 3 months
Racial differences in the gut microbiome emerge as early as 3 months of age and last through childhood, researchers report.
‘Vaginal seeding’ restores healthy bacteria for C-section babies
Vaginal seeding, a process where C-section babies are swabbed with the mother’s vaginal fluid after birth, restores beneficial bacteria.