microbes

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The microbes can cause a constellation of symptoms in humans, from vomiting and diarrhea to sepsis, kidney failure and even death.

From Salon • Jun. 22, 2026

Researchers have been investigating whether these microbes could potentially complement traditional treatments for conditions such as depression and anxiety.

From Science Daily • Jun. 17, 2026

When compounds reach the colon, microbes transform them into new chemicals that can affect inflammation, immunity and metabolism.

From Science Daily • Jun. 17, 2026

The gut contains trillions of microbes that help regulate immunity, metabolism and even brain signaling.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026

For many of the microbes responsible for our unique diseases, molecular biologists can now identify the microbe’s closest relatives.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond