Gut microbiome composition may be shaped not only by an individual’s own genes but also by the genes of their friends ...

Scientists studying thousands of rats discovered that gut bacteria are shaped by both personal genetics and the genetics of ...

Resolutions to improve health typically include measures such as more exercise, a healthier diet and stopping smoking. But what about your gut microbiome? Taking steps to protect and improve it can ...

A large study of rats shows that genes shape the gut microbiome in two ways: directly, by influencing an individual’s own ...

A study of over four thousand rats shows gut microbiomes are shaped by both individual genes and the genes of social partners through shared microbes.

In humans, only two genes have been reliably linked to gut bacteria: the lactase gene, which influences milk-digesting ...

Refugee health is often discussed in terms of crises such as disease outbreaks, malnutrition and psychological distress. But ...

Gut health refers to how well your gastrointestinal (GI) tract functions. The health of your gut can influence your overall ...