In the News Category
Emily Balskus uses chemical logic to study the microbiome | Science News
Oct. 29, 2018—Using chemistry to peer at the microbial world, Emily Balskus is revealing how microbes influence human health. Source: Emily Balskus uses chemical logic to study the microbiome | Science News
Breast Milk, Formula Nurture Similarities, Differences in Gut Microbes
Oct. 29, 2018—Baby formula is designed to mimic human breast milk as closely as possible. A new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis finds that formula and breast milk nurture the growth of intestinal bacteria capable of producing differing metabolites. The health implications of these differences are unknown. Source: Breast Milk, Formula Nurture...
‘Largest’ microbiome study weighs in on our gut health
Oct. 29, 2018—The first results of the largest study to have ever investigated the human microbiome are in. They have important implications for our dietary practices, resistance to antibiotics, and our mental health. Source: ‘Largest’ microbiome study weighs in on our gut health