All Human Microbiome articles
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NewsFamily dogs boost adolescent mental health through the microbiome
It’s no surprise that dogs benefit people’s mental health. Researchers point to a reason as to why: dogs prompt changes in the collection of microbes that live in and on our bodies, resulting in an increase in mental health.
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NewsLargest study of nose microbiome helps highlight those at risk of staph aureus infection
People who persistently carry Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) in their nose have fewer species of other bacteria, while certain bacteria may help to prevent S. aureus colonisation, according to the findings of the largest-ever study of the nasal microbiome.
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CareersScientific Event Travel Grant: Hannah returns with renewed motivation and new ideas
Dr Hannah Trivett, University of Birmingham, reports back from EMBL Human Microbiome Conference held in Heidelberg, Germany, where she presented her research with the support of AMI’s Scientific Event Travel Grant.
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NewsStaphylococci compete with other bacteria for biotin in the nasal cavity
A recently published study reveals that competition plays a major role in the nutrient-poor habitat of the human nose. There’s an active contest between S. aureus and nasal commensals for the vitamin biotin, which affects the fitness of S. aureus.
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NewsGreen chemistry for sustainable personal care
A recent review examined microbial biosurfactants as sustainable alternatives to synthetic surfactants in shampoo formulations. The authors addressed the growing demand for environmentally friendly and dermatologically safe cleansing agents, and emphasized the need to transition from petrochemical-based ingredients such as sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) to biodegradable biosurfactants.
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FeaturesRewilding the microbiome: how the SanaTerra Living Lab bridges science and tradition to restore One Health
After years of living and working across four continents, Faiza Hajji and her family fell in love with La Vera, a fertile corner of Extremadura, western Spain. This journey gave rise to SanaTerra One Health & Microbiome Living Lab, founded in 2024: a platform where scientists, farmers, educators, and communities co-create innovations rooted in microbiome health, regenerative agriculture, and planetary wellbeing.
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NewsHow to hack your microbiome for lifelong health
A new book, The Microbiome Master Key, dissects the latest microbiome research, dispels common myths and provides simple, science-backed tips on how to leverage your microbiome to promote healthy living and aging.
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NewsMiniature noses to help prevent infections and promote nasal health
To better understand how different bacteria interact with the lining of the human nose, researchers used a miniature model of the human nose to study how bacteria can live in nasal passages.
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NewsMitochondria & microbiota: Targeting Extracellular Vesicles 2025 to explore game-changing pathways in medicine
The Second World Congress on Targeting Extracellular Vesicles (EVs) is scheduled for 15–16 October 2025 in Valencia, Spain. This event will spotlight the rapidly evolving science where mitochondrial biology and microbiome research intersect via extracellular vesicles.
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News‘Good’ gut bacteria boost placenta for healthier pregnancy
Research has found the first clear evidence that the ‘good’ gut bacteria Bifidobacterium breve in pregnant mothers regulates the placenta’s production of hormones critical for a healthy pregnancy. Pregnant mice without Bifidobacterium breve in their gut had a higher rate of complications, and increased fetal loss.
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NewsFinal Call: Submit your breakthrough for the 2025 ISM × RIKEN Microbiota Innovation Awards in Tokyo
Yakult, Meiji, Morinaga, Metagen and other industry pioneers join global scientists at Happo-en to celebrate microbiota-driven discoveries; nominations close October 7, 2025
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OpinionKey lessons from the saMBA studies on human gut microbiome diversity
A recent study published in Nature Communications introduced the South American MicroBiome Archive (saMBA). The study offers several critical insights that deserve careful consideration.
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NewsBeyond viruses: Expanding the fight against infectious diseases
The newly renamed Gladstone Infectious Disease Institute has broadened its mission to address global health threats ranging from antibiotic resistance to infections that cause chronic diseases.
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NewsMicrobiotica announces completion of recruitment in its international phase 1b trial of microbiome co-therapy
Microbiotica, a clinical-stage biopharma company developing a pipeline of oral precision microbiome medicines called live biotherapeutic products (LBPs), announces that patient recruitment is complete in its advanced melanoma (MELODY-1) trial.
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NewsMD Anderson and Nature to co-host conference on the tumor ecosystem
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Springer Nature will co-host a free, in-person conference to explore the latest research on the tumor ecosystem, highlighting how its components influence cancer development, progression, diagnosis and treatment.
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NewsIn extensive sequencing study, scientists find few links between cancer and microbiome
Scientists say a study that sequenced human cancers found far less microbial DNA sequences than earlier studies reported in the same cancer tissue samples.
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NewsDNA analysis shows colorectal cancer has unique microbial fingerprint
Colorectal cancer is unique in having its own microbial ‘fingerprint’ – according to new research that could help doctors better understand how this cancer develops, how aggressive it might be, and even how a patient might respond to treatment.
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NewsReview explores critical role of microbiome in cancer development and treatment
The human microbiome plays a pivotal role in cancer initiation, progression, and treatment response, according to a major review article published in the open-access journal iMeta. The study, led by an international team of researchers, details how bacteria, viruses, and fungi interact with tumors and the immune system to either promote or inhibit cancer growth.
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NewsMicrobial map reveals countless hidden connections between our food, health, and planet
A new map of ‘agri-food system microbiomes’ reveals how players at every stage of the food system can restore and protect dwindling microbiomes to help boost human and planetary health.
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NewsYour microbiome, your medicine: Scientists gather in Valencia to redefine the future of health
The International Society of Microbiota (ISM) will host the 12th World Congress on Targeting Microbiota, presenting groundbreaking research that positions the human microbiome as a central determinant of health and disease across multiple organ systems.