Microbiota : Science World Report

Feb 05, 2016 08:05 AM EST

Bears' Hibernation is Linked to Unusual, Major Changes in Their Gut Microbes

Scientists have found that the bears' shifting metabolic status during hibernation is associated with significant changes in their gut microbes.

Dec 31, 2015 09:01 PM EST

'Auto-Brewery' Syndrome Helped This Woman Beat DUI Charges

Can anyone actually become drunk without drinking?

Oct 21, 2015 05:24 PM EDT

Antibiotics: Frequent Use During Childhood Linked To Weight Gain

Antibiotic use during childhood may increase the risk of weight gain later in life, according to recent findings published in the International Journal of Obesity.

Aug 18, 2015 10:21 PM EDT

Vaginal Bacteria May Increase The Risk Of Preterm Birth

Certain types of microbial communities or microbiota may increase the risk of premature birth, according to researchers at Stanford University. A new study monitored the bacterial neighborhoods in different parts of a woman's reproductive tract, which can potentially determine the risk.

Jul 28, 2015 11:23 PM EDT

Depression And Microbiota: Intestinal Bacteria May Influence Mental Health

New findings published in the journal Nature Communications reveal that intestinal microbiota may play a role in inducing anxiety and depression.

Jun 16, 2015 09:01 PM EDT

Maternal Stress Alters Offspring Gut Microbiota and Developing Brain

New findings published in Endocrinology reveal that changes found in vaginal microbiome are associated with effects on offspring gut microbiota and on the developing brain, according to researchers at the University of Pennsylvania.