A new study shows that the gut microbiota has little or no effect on our weight, metabolism and risk of developing chronic diseases.
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As it debunks old myths and uncovers previously ignored facts, science is finding that the vagina is both complex and busy.
Two Australians with bipolar have been successfully treated with poo transplants, allowing them to come off, or reduce, their medications. Here’s where the science is up to.
Just as humans can suffer from an imbalance of microbes in their gut, plants can suffer a similar syndrome in their leaves. This finding opens up new possibilities for improving food security.
Many people with autism experience gastrointestinal problems. Understanding the role and function of the gut in autism could one day allow us to improve quality of life for people with autism.
Cancer immunotherapy is a revolutionary treatment for many but it can cause nasty side effects like inflammation of the colon that can derail treatment. Could the solution be a fecal transplant?
Irritable bowel syndrome causes abdominal pain and constipation or diarrhoea. These symptoms overlap with other disorders, so it’s important to get the correct diagnosis and then the best treatments.
Probiotics might avert a case of diarrhoea, or they could mean your gut takes longer to return to normal.
Millions of bacteria live on our skin without making us sick. It’s when they manage to get through that they can be dangerous – particularly if they’re resistant to antibiotics.
A sanitised environment can mean fewer helpful bacteria. That has some surprising consequences for the health of children.
Mosquitoes are picky about who they bite but it’s not actually “us” that they’re smelling when they choose their next meal…
Probiotics have been proclaimed by many as the answer to all sorts of health issues and conditions. But what exactly are probiotics? And, more importantly, should you be taking them?
Consuming yoghurt is associated with many health benefits. But with all the varieties of yoghurt, and added ingredients like fruits and probiotics, it can be hard to know which is best for your health.
An expert explains how often you should poo and what it should look like.
Health benefits of being close to nature are well established, but the rise of apartment living means we can’t always be close to greenery.
Our brain and gut are constantly talking to each other, so it makes sense mental health and stomach issues have a close relationship.
The composition of bacteria in our gut regulates our immune system. Modifying it - through poo transplants for example - can control cancer risk, as well as response to treatment.
We need micro-environmentalists to fight for the cause.
New research suggests our gut microbes have their own circadian rhythms that in turn influence our organ functions. Is this an explanation for how disrupting our daily patterns can cause health problems?
The particular makeup of a newborn’s gut microbes is important as it has been shown to affect their risk of developing certain diseases later in childhood and adulthood.
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Senior Lecturer, The University of Melbourne
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Associate Pro-Vice Chancellory (Reseach Capabiliy), La Trobe University
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Senior Lecturer in Pharmaceutical Sciences, RMIT University
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Researcher in Enteric Neuroscience and Autism, RMIT University
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Professor, The University of Queensland
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Scientia Professor, UNSW Sydney
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Professor, School of Science, Edith Cowan University
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Professor of Molecular Evolution, Macquarie University
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Lead for Evidence-Based Medicine and Nutrition, Aston Medical School, Aston University
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Associate Professor and clinical academic gastroenterologist, Western Sydney University
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Associate Professor in Food Science and Human Nutrition, University of Canberra
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Professor, School of Medicine, University of Connecticut
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Senior Lecturer in the Turner Institute for brain and Mental Health, School of Psychological Sciences, Monash University
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Pro Vice-Chancellor Research & Innovation, University of Newcastle
