Antibiotics are designed to wipe out infection-causing bacteria, but even a single course can leave a lasting mark on the gut ...

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Have you heard of at-home gut microbiome tests? These poop-analyzing tests promise to tell you if the teeming masses of ...

A study in mice concluded that memory problems associated with age may be driven by our gut microbiome and that the vagus nerve may be key to reversing it.

In recent years, microbiome, microbiota, and more terminology for gut health have begun to rise in popularity. However, now that this terminology is everywhere from human soda brands to pet ...

A study reveals that certain antibiotics can cause long-lasting changes in gut microbiome diversity for up to eight years.

A study suggests modulating the gut microbiome via the vagus nerve may reverse age-related memory loss in mice.

Even a single course of antibiotics can change the gut microbiome long-term, according to a new study, with some drugs having ...

In a series of experiments, researchers found that a communication pathway between the brain and the gut may be integral to how well the brain holds on to memories. The genesis for the study came ...

The gut microbiome plays an important role in many aspects of health, from digestion and immune function to metabolic balance ...

The efficacy of antibiotics has come under scrutiny in recent years amid growing concerns that their overuse has contributed to bacteria developing resistance and the emergence of deadly so-called ...

Study finds major methodological differences across seven direct-to-consumer stool tests, producing taxonomic profiles as variable as those between individuals — limiting clinical use.