Microbiomes – News and Features

A new study provides the first-ever description of how a wild bird’s microbiome relates to its ornamentation and body condition.

UF Health researchers found that a toxin in Campylobacter jejuni accelerates colorectal cancer metastasis, linking gut bacteria to cancer spread. The study revealed how the toxin activates metastasis-associated signaling pathways.

The consumption of coffee has been linked to an increase in the bacterium Lawsonibacter asaccharolyticus.

Researchers show gut microbes may have fueled brain evolution by optimizing energy use. Experiments revealed that microbes in large-brained primates like humans and squirrel monkeys promoted higher energy expenditure.

Synthetic biology techniques have emerged as transformative tools in the tug-of-war between humans and drug-resistant bacteria. Discover how researchers are utilizing synthetic biology techniques to engineer new antimicrobials.

A study by UNSW Sydney’s CHeBA found that higher fruit and vegetable intake is linked to lower depression symptoms in adults aged 45+. Using data from over 3,400 twins across four countries.

A fungus discovered in the mouse stomach may hold a key to fungal evolution within the gastrointestinal tract and form a major influence on physiology.

A study reveals that gut bacteria impact tamoxifen’s effectiveness in breast cancer treatment. Certain bacterial enzymes enhance the drug's recycling into the bloodstream, improving its efficacy.

In this piece, we explore the intersection between the neuronal and immune systems and how they communicate during infection.

Researchers mapped gene expression across the mouse intestine, revealing its stability and adaptability to changes like inflammation. The study identified immune-controlled regions and resilient spatial patterns.