microbiome
Your Body Odor Might Change in Quarantine
The microbes that live on us are responsible for nearly all of our bodily smells. In social isolation, our microbial communities could be shifting.
Rich People Have Access to Better Microbes Than Poor People, Researchers Say
Everything from what you eat to where you live and work affects your microbiome.
The Vaccine That Could Prevent Stress, Anxiety, and Depression
As mental health disorders run rampant, scientists are trying to make an immunization from bacteria that could help.
Did the FBI Seize My Vagina Cultures?
When the FBI raided the offices of at-home microbiome testing startup uBiome, it likely took with it data about my own health.
A Look at the Trillions of Microorganisms That Live in and on You
Scientists are continuing to learn what the microbiome does for our health, and how certain diseases and disorders are associated with changes in your microbes.
Tortoise DNA Might Hold the Answers to Living Longer
The scientists used the DNA of Lonesome George, the last known Pinta Island tortoise.
Researchers Found Bacteria in the Human Brain
The brain was thought to be a sterile place. What are they doing there?
I Took an At-Home Poop Test
Who wouldn't want a snapshot of what's going on in their digestive system?
There Are More Than 380 Trillion Viruses in Your Body at Any Time
Viruses on your skin? Check. Viruses in your lungs? Check. Viruses in your pee? Check.
Popular Weed Killer May Be Responsible for Global Bee Deaths
An ingredient in the popular herbicide, Roundup, may be related to colony collapse disorder, say scientists.
The 'Three and Three' Rule of Pooping Tells You If You're Normal or Not
Five experts weighed in on what's considered healthy and normal when it comes to pooping frequency.