Fermented foods are famous for helping with proper gastrointestinal function, but can they help with respiratory infections, like COVID?
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Many human cultures consider cannibalism unethical. Bacterial cultures have a different take.
Scientists analyzed the “collateral damage” of antibiotics on our gut microbiome and identified potential antidotes to protect our gut bacteria.
Wine is made by the fermentation of microorganisms, but do you know that the species used or association of several species can impact wine aromatic quality ?
We are never alone…even in the moment of death. Our microbiomes stay with us until the last second. Interestingly enough, the moment we die, our “microbial clocks” start ticking! Learn more about this unique clock and how it can help forensic scientists solve cases in the future.
The gut microbiota is full of surprises! Already proven to be linked with our immunity and metabolism disorders such as obesity or diabetes, it seems like it could also affect our eyes…
Viruses are surrounding us, yet we do not know their origin. Are giant viruses the missing part to understand virus evolution?
Plants love bacteria, bacteria love plants back. Who loves who more?
Epigenetics, a budding field in biology, is the study of the influence of environmental factors on the genes of an organism. Recently, researchers have utilized epigenetics to design new vaccine candidates.
Xylitol metabolism by gut bacteria has unexplored and intriguing benefits.
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