Genetics and birthplace have a big effect on the make-up of the microbial community in the gut, according to research published Nov. 28. in the journal Nature Microbiology. The findings by a team of scientists from the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) represent an attemptContinue reading “Early life history and genetics may play crucial role in shaping gut microbiome”
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Potential Link Between Throat Microbiomes and Schizophrenia
Studying microbiomes in throat may help identify causes and treatments of brain disorder. In the most comprehensive study to date, researchers at the George Washington University have identified a potential link between microbes (viruses, bacteria and fungi) in the throat and schizophrenia. This link may offer a way to identify causes and develop treatments ofContinue reading “Potential Link Between Throat Microbiomes and Schizophrenia”
Gut Fungus and additives might promote Crohn’s disease
Gut Fungus The researchers found that the people with Crohn’s disease had significantly higher levels of two types of bacteria, called Escherichia coli and Serratia marcescens, and one fungus, called Candida tropicalis, compared with their healthy relatives and the other people in the study who did not have the disease, according to the study, published Sept.Continue reading “Gut Fungus and additives might promote Crohn’s disease”