Pre-screening of the gut microbiome may lead to a more personalized approach to treating intestinal parasitic worm infections, leading to … More
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A microbial signal from the gut promotes obesity
Gut microbes produce a metabolite that inhibits the conversion of fatty acids into energy and leads to weight gain in … More
Animal microbiomes hold the key to new antifungals
From sea squirts to ants to opossums on the side of the road, the bacteria that live in animal microbiomes … More
Marathon runners get a boost from the bacteria in their guts
The secret to a healthier life may lie in the guts of elite athletes. Scientists who studied marathon runners discovered … More
Stephanie DeMarco -- Science Writer 