Scientists analyzed the tummy of a 5,300-year-old ice mummy and found bacteria that many modern humans still carry. www.npr.org|By Morning Edition
The Microbiome: Our Ancient Friends & Foes One of them, Helicobacter Pylori, can apparently be a friend, not just the villain it’s been made out to be. Perhaps it’s got to do with how we (our immune system, to be precise) micro-manage the social micro-milieu.
(A–G) Food intake (A) and body weight gain (B) of rats fed standard or butyrate-, propionate- or… www.cell.com
The Microbiome & Metabolic Disorders: Insulin-Resistance, Obesity
The surprising new science of how intestinal bacteria control bone strength blogs.scientificamerican.com|By Rana Samadfam
The Microbiome & Metabolic Disorders: Osteoporosis
Studies have long shown probiotics are good for your gut. www.tampabay.com
The Microbiome & Metabolic/Autoimmune Disorders: Type 1 Diabetes