Gut & Microbiome
Why Your Microbiome Health Score May Be Measuring the Wrong Thing
Scientists argue that static microbiome health metrics miss the point — what matters is how flexibly your gut adapts over time.
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Apr 21, 2026 0
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Vaginal Microbiome Science Points Toward Smarter Probiotic Therapies for Women
A landmark review maps the vaginal microbiome's role in infections and reproductive health, charting a path to precision probiotic therapies.
Review
Apr 21, 2026 0
Gut & Microbiome
Human Milk Oligosaccharides Shape Infant Gut Microbiome Well Past Breastfeeding
A large cohort study finds HMOs have age-dependent, structure-specific effects on infant gut bacteria that persist to 13 months.
Research Paper
Apr 20, 2026 0
Gut & Microbiome
Plug-and-Play Microbial Sensors Detect Health Threats in Saliva and Water
A modular bioelectronic sensing system uses engineered bacterial co-cultures to detect metals, molecules, and peptides across diverse real-world environments.
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Apr 20, 2026 0
Gut & Microbiome
Phages in Fecal Transplants Are Secretly Reshaping Your Gut Microbiome
Bacteriophages transferred during FMT may drive horizontal gene transfer, altering microbial function and antibiotic resistance in ways science has largely ignored.
Review
Apr 20, 2026 0
Gut & Microbiome
Targeting PKM2 Enzyme Transforms Macrophages to Heal Gut Without Cancer Risk
New research shows blocking PKM2 in immune cells promotes gut healing in colitis while preventing tumor formation.
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Apr 16, 2026 0
Gut & Microbiome
Gut Bacteria Actively Inject Proteins Into Human Cells to Control Immune Function
Scientists discover friendly gut bacteria use injection systems to send proteins into human cells, influencing immunity and inflammation.
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Apr 15, 2026 0
Gut & Microbiome
Living Together Changes Your Gut Bacteria Through Daily Social Contact
New research reveals that close social contact, not just shared environment, actively transfers gut microbes between household members.
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Apr 15, 2026 0
Gut & Microbiome
Smart Underwear Reveals People Fart Twice as Often as Previously Thought
New wearable device tracks gut gas production, showing people pass gas 32 times daily—double previous estimates.
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Apr 14, 2026 0
Gut & Microbiome
MIT Discovers Gut Protein That Traps and Kills Dangerous Bacteria
New research reveals intelectin-2 protein strengthens gut mucus while directly neutralizing harmful bacteria, including antibiotic-resistant strains.
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Apr 14, 2026 0
Gut & Microbiome
New Gut Drug Prevents Liver Damage After Life-Saving Intestinal Surgery
Scientists develop gut-targeted compound that protects liver and boosts nutrient absorption after small bowel surgery, offering hope where no treatments exist.
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Apr 14, 2026 0
Gut & Microbiome
AI Discovers Gut Bacteria Patterns That Could Detect Cancer Years Earlier
Scientists used AI to identify gut microbiome signatures that predict digestive cancers and IBD before symptoms appear.
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