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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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Skin-deep wounds can damage gut health in mice

We know there is some connection between skin and gut health, but many assumed the gut was the one calling the shots. A new study suggests that the influence can go the other way

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Are panda sex lives being sabotaged by the wrong gut microbes?

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What do home faecal test kits really reveal about our gut microbiome?

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The unexpected ways your skin impacts your health and longevity

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This image may not be used in educational posters Brain microbiome, conceptual illustration. The microbiome is the collection of microbes (micro-organisms) found on and in the human body. Some of these microbes help to keep the body healthy. It can be thought of as an ecosystem of diverse micro-organisms, including bacteria, fungi, viruses, and mites, that live in various creases and sections of body. If the balance gets disrupted, disorders or infections can occur.

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Why the brain's microbiome could hold the key to curing Alzheimer's

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Olive oil is a key component of the Mediterranean diet

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We’re finally working out why the Mediterranean diet is so good for us

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Probiotics help treat recurring urinary tract infections

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

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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

The world's largest frozen animal-milk bank creates custom formulas to help orphaned infants survive. Now it is working on even better versions to help some of the rarest species

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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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