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Over 140,000 Virus Species Found Inside the Human Gut, Mostly Unknown

A collaborative database of over 140,000 viruses and 28,000 metagenomes highlights the existence of virus species within the human gut microbiome that is set to help scientists further study the entanglement between the gut microbiome and human bodily processes.
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Gut Microbiomes: How Does it Affect Brain Health?

Scientists are looking at the correlation between the gut microbiome and brain health. Scientists are beginning to work on the effects of gut microbiomes on human brain health.
The Gut Microbiome and Genes Can Alter in Space

The Gut Microbiome and Genes Can Alter in Space

The overall health of astronauts is affected by alterations in the gut microbiome due to space's harsh conditions. Genes can also be altered, such as changes in bone structure and in the immune system.
Antibiotics Can Increase the Risk of Crohn's Disease

Antibiotics Can Increase Risk of Crohn's Disease

A new study confirms the long speculated adverse affects of antibiotics - the increased risk of inflammatory bowel diseases. Although the history of antibiotics show that chemicals can kill harmful bacteria in the body, it also leaves damage to the gut microbiome.
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