An image of part of a mouse distal colon showing luminal contents with bacteria in magenta, the mucus lining (green) and the epithelial cell barrier of the gut (blue, right).

Mapping the Neighborhoods of the Gut Microbiome

Researchers are going beyond fecal samples to understand how the patterns of commensal microbes in the gastrointestinal tract influence development and health.

Mapping the Neighborhoods of the Gut Microbiome

Researchers are going beyond fecal samples to understand how the patterns of commensal microbes in the gastrointestinal tract influence development and health.

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Fecal transplant, microbiology, immunology

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Renewing the aging gut microbiome holds promise for preventing inflammatory brain and eye degeneration.

Does the Microbiome Help the Body Fight Cancer?

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