All Human Microbiome articles – Page 4
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CareersA conversation at the forefront of human microbiome research
Yang Yue and Professor Alan Walker discuss everything from precision medicine and the omics approach, to challenges in the road ahead and the future of microbiome research.
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News‘Sacrifice’ of virus data clears the path to open a disease discovery pipeline
Researchers are analysing viruses in human populations – and on coral reefs – to build a robust method of identifying viruses in all animals, plants and environments, and to show the flexibility of the pipeline for future research.
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VideoDeciphering the Microbiome: Research and Applications in Early Human Development
This webinar, chaired by Dr Christopher Stewart (AMI’s 2023 WH Pierce Prize awardee), brought together leading researchers to unravel the complexities of the human microbiome’s role in early development.
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NewsNew findings may fix the replicability crisis in microbiome research
Scientists report that daily fluctuations in the gut alter the microbiome so significantly that different bugs populate it in the morning and in the evening.
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NewsBacteria discovery leads to novel probiotic for eczema
Research has led to the availability of a new over-the-counter topical eczema probiotic, based on the discovery that bacteria present on healthy skin called Roseomonas mucosa can safely relieve eczema symptoms in adults and children.
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NewsNew approach to measuring ‘healthy microbiomes’ in nature and the gut
Focusing on four common diseases – diabetes, heart disease, depression and bowel cancer – new research provides insights into the importance of a healthy microbiome balance in the human gut and in the environment.
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NewsLightning, hippos and a spotted hyena: a memorable Functional Metagenomics 2024 meeting
Nearly 70 scientists from 14 countries gathered at Kruger National Park in South Africa to share the latest research in metagenomics, as AMI Healthy Land Scientific Advisory Group member Professor Don Cowan explains.
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NewsUrban gardening may improve human health - thanks to immune-boosting microbial exposure
A one-month indoor gardening period increased the bacterial diversity of the skin and was associated with higher levels of anti-inflammatory molecules in the blood, demonstrated a new study.
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NewsAfrican scientists call for equitable research partnerships to advance microbiome research
Scientists identify a critical need for fair and collaborative research efforts to explore the unique and diverse microbiomes found in African populations and environments.
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FeaturesUnlocking the therapeutic potential of herbal teas
Delve into the diverse array of bioactive compounds and uncover a mosaic of health-enhancing properties.
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NewsEngineers develop innovative microbiome analysis software tools
Since the first microbial genome was sequenced in 1995, scientists have reconstructed the genomic makeup of hundreds of thousands of microorganisms and have even devised methods to take a census of bacterial communities on the skin, in the gut, or in soil, water and elsewhere based on bulk samples, leading ...
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NewsCompeting bacteria yield possible alternative to antibiotics
Scientists have discovered a new so-called lantibiotic, namely epilancin A37. It is produced by staphylococci that colonize the skin and acts specifically against their main competitors there, the corynebacteria.
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NewsMore than meets the eye: Researchers uncover the microbial secrets of dry eye
Researchers have used advanced sequencing technology to determine how the mix of microbes present in patients with healthy eyes differs from the mix found in patients with dry eye.
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NewsOur bacteria are more personal than we thought, study shows
The trillions of bacteria that call your body home appear to be unique to you, like a fingerprint, concludes a detailed study of the gut, mouth, nose and skin microbiomes of 86 people.
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FeaturesHow diet modulates the gut-brain axis
As our understanding of the gut-brain axis grows, the health implications revolving around this physiological connection become increasingly evident.
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NewsGroundbreaking study on decomposing microbes could help transform forensic science
Researchers have identified what appears to be a network of approximately 20 microbes that universally drive the decomposition of animal flesh, potentially offering a more precise way to determine a body’s time of death.
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NewsBiotech start-up BugBiome secures investment for research in sustainable pest protection
BugBiome, a biotech harnessing nature’s microbial defences for pest protection to benefit human and planet health, has successfully closed a pre-seed funding round, securing £310k from Cambridge Angels and Discovery Park Ventures.
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NewsNew technology unscrambles the chatter of microbes
Using a database of over 60,000 microorganisms curated by researchers from across the globe, the new search tool instantly matches microbes to the metabolites they produce.
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NewsSurgeon-scientist studying sinus microbiome in chronic rhinosinusitis patients
A surgeon-scientist is leading a multi-institutional grant investigating the role of the sinus microbiome in chronic rhinosinusitis, an inflammatory disease that causes the lining of the sinuses to swell.
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OpinionTemper the hype of human microbiome studies
As biotechnology has evolved, our understanding of the microbiome has also increased. However, there are still many unknowns and prevailing misconceptions awaiting further exploration.