A recent study has made significant strides in uncovering how the oral microbiome, particularly the bacterium Fusobacterium nucleatum, plays a crucial role in the progression of oral squamous cell ...

Stanford researchers found that fiber digestion produces compounds that directly alter gene function, potentially preventing ...

The gut microbiome, or the community of microorganisms residing in the gastrointestinal tract, has emerged as an important ...

BV affects at least 30% of women at any given time and up to 50% of Black and Hispanic women. Black and Hispanic adolescent and young adult females have a five-fold higher risk of acquiring chlamydia ...

Women who develop bacterial vaginosis (BV) often later acquire chlamydia, a common and potentially serious sexually ...

The expert revealed that cancer patients with healthier gut microbiomes could be more likely to survive the disease.

A recent study from Stanford Medicine highlights the cancer-fighting properties of a fiber-rich diet, showing how it alters ...

Gut bacteria turn fiber into short-chain fatty acids that activate anti-cancer genes and promote healthy cell function.

I had done my PhD in cancer cell biology and was looking for a change. My original motivation to pursue a career in science ...

Aaron Kinsey and Juliette Reeves discuss research on the oral microbiome which is informing a more holistic approach to ...

Research explores how menopause-induced hormonal shifts affect the microbiome, influencing oral, gut, and urogenital health, ...

A new multinational study has uncovered how omnivore, vegetarian, and vegan diets affect the human gut microbiome. Read now.