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The human microbiome is the ecosystem of trillions of microbes that live on and in our bodies. These microbes can include bacteria, viruses, protozoa and fungi, but the best studied so far are the bacteria in the gut and on the skin. Discover more about your own microbiome and how it could lead to better health.

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Why tending your oral microbiome is the secret to a long, healthy life

There are untold legions of viruses, fungi and bacteria living in your mouth. It now seems we can stave off conditions from Alzheimer's disease to cancer by keeping them in a healthy balance

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Probiotics helped reduce fatigue and memory loss from long covid

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Inside the milk bank creating infant formula for orphaned animals

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Fresh ideas about the causes of acne are bringing new treatments

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Fresh ideas about the causes of acne are bringing new treatments

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Painful fibromyalgia may be caused by the wrong kind of gut microbes

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Are you truly healthy? These new tests provide the ultimate check-up

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Are you truly healthy? These new tests provide the ultimate check-up

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The trees in our cities are dying — a sick microbiome may be to blame

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MYDPPD Conceptual illustration of human microbiome microbes. The microbiome is the collection of microbes found on and in the human body. Some of the microbes help to keep us healthy and it may be possible to transfer these good microbes (probiotics) from a donor to a patient to treat an illness.

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Myths about the microbiome abound – but the truth is more interesting

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A person feeds their daughter using a spoon. Your diet at an early age can affect how your microbiome develops

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Where does your gut microbiome really come from - and does it matter?

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Kefir bacteria and yeast. Scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of Lactobacillus bacteria and yeast from kefir, a fermented milk beverage containing beneficial yeast as well as probiotic bacteria. Lactic acid bacteria produce lactic acid from the milk sugar lactose. The acid coagulates the milk. Yeasts produce carbon dioxide and a low concentration of ethanol (alcohol). Kefir thus tastes somewhat like an acidic carbonated drink. Magnification: x2500 when printed at 10 centimetres wide.

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How does the microbiome affect diseases like chronic fatigue syndrome?

The microbiome has been linked to diseases including Alzheimer's, diabetes, chronic fatigue syndrome and more - which could lead to new treatments  

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Asian Grandmother (70 years old) serving soup to her family with the Asian Grandfather (75 years old) sitting next to her on location at an Asian Restaurant

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The best way to care for your microbiome to keep it healthy as you age

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Sandy coloured male cockapoo dog leaps for joy to greet visitors at the front door. They laugh. The windows provide a space for copy.

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How your microbiome is shaped by your friends, family, lovers and pets

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Close-up of multi-colored organic Cabbage in glass jars, fermented with various seasonings and other vegetables, postbiotic and probiotic food

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Can probiotics and supplements really improve your gut microbiome?

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How the microbiome changes our idea of what it means to be human

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How the microbiome changes our idea of what it means to be human

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