gut
Global microbial signatures for colorectal cancer
Colorectal cancer characterised by consistent changes in gut bacteria across continents, cultures and diets…
Many gut microbes may originate in the mouth
Many microbes traverse the oral-gut barrier…
Dog microbiome closer to humans’ than expected
Dog and human gut microbiomes have more similar genes and responses to diet than previously thought…
Commonly used drugs affect our gut bacteria
One in four drugs with human targets inhibit the growth of bacteria in the human gut, and may promote antibiotic resistance, EMBL researchers report in Nature…
Molecular cuisine for gut bacteria
EMBL scientists show how to grow a wide range of gut bacteria in the lab…
What’s your gut type?
In the future, when you walk into a doctor’s surgery or hospital, you could be asked not just about your allergies and blood group, but also about your gut type. Scientists at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) in Heidelberg, Germany, and collaborators in the international MetaHIT…
Bacterial balance that keeps us healthy
The thousands of bacteria, fungi and other microbes that live in our gut are essential contributors to our good health. They break down toxins, manufacture some vitamins and essential amino acids, and form a barrier against invaders. A study published today in Nature shows that, at 3.3 million,…
