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How microbes can detoxify heavy metal pollution in the ocean

2025-03-19T10:27:00+00:00By

Researchers have successfully used microbes to reduce the heavy metal toxicity of soils and wastewater through bioremediation. Could they eventually use a similar approach to target heavy metals in the ocean?

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Under the microscope: the gut-brain axis

2025-03-17T09:48:00+00:00By and

Research indicates that the trillions of microbes living in our gut significantly influence our cognitive abilities, emotional well-being, and decision-making processes. This fascinating connection, often called the gut-brain axis, has transformed our understanding of mental health and cognitive function.

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The birds, the bees, and the bugs: how gut microbes impact sex hormones and reproductive health

2025-02-01T08:00:00+00:00By and

The gut microbiome has been tied to our reproductive health through its ability to produce, break down, and modify sex hormones.