How to Protect Your Skin and Microbiome from Pollution

Your skin is your body’s first line of natural defense against germs, chemicals, toxins, pollutants, and irritants/allergens. It is also home to tiny ..

The Hidden Toll of Ultra-Processed Foods on Your Gut Microbiome

Ever reached for chips, fast food, frozen meals, or other ultra-processed foods (UPFs) when you needed something quick? You're not alone. These conven..

Fatty Liver Without the Booze: Understanding NAFLD, the Modern Metabolic Liver Disease

Once considered a rare disorder, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) has quietly emerged as one of the leading causes of chronic liver disease w..

The MicroByte Series: From Dairy Starter to Probiotic Powerhouse: Lactococcus lactis

The story of the humble dairy starter, now known as Lactococcus lactis, is a thrilling snapshot of microbial science history. Its scientific journey b..

Holobiome: Research I Articles I Updates I News I Series I Feed

Holobiome is a blog series that offers an AI-assisted summary of the latest research articles on human microbiome. ..

What Are Fermented Foods and Beverages? Health Benefits, Types, and Examples

In recent years, there has been a growing buzz around fermented foods due to the rising awareness about probiotic foods, the gut microbiome, and gut h..

The Microbyte Series: Meet the Starch-Lover: Lactobacillus amylovorus

Not all probiotics are born in a yogurt cup; some emerge from much humbler beginnings. Lactobacillus amylovorus was first discovered in 1981 by microb..

How to Improve Bowel Movements Naturally

A healthy digestive system ensures the proper breakdown of food, efficient absorption of nutrients, and smooth elimination of waste from the body. A ..

The MicroByte Series: Bifidobacterium longum: A Lifelong Friend

Bifidobacteria are important (and beneficial!) colonisers of the human gut- of which Bifidobacterium longum stands out as one of the most prolific, b..

Exercise and Gut Microbiome : A Hidden Health Connection

When we think of exercise, we often associate it with building muscles, burning calories, or improving cardiovascular health. But what if some of the..