8 Best Articles on Microbiome
The most useful articles on microbiome from around the web—beginners to advanced—curated by thought leaders and our community. We focus on timeless pieces and update the list whenever we discover new, must-read articles or videos—make sure to bookmark and revisit this page.
Top 5 Microbiome Articles
At a glance: these are the articles that have been most read, shared, and saved on microbiome by Refind users in 2023.
Short Articles
Short on time? Check out these useful short articles on microbiome—all under 10 minutes.
To Hack Your Motivation to Exercise, You May Just Need to Tweak Your Gut Microbiome
A chemical produced by the microbiome sends a signal from the gut to the brain, triggering a dopamine release into the brain’s motivation center.
«have demonstrated that the circuits involved in the motivation needed to sustain physical activity in mice are modulated by gut microbes,” said Agirman and Hsiao.»
Mobile Genes From the Mother Shape the Baby’s Microbiome
Tiny genetic sequences in a mother’s bacteria seem to hop into the infant’s bacteria, perhaps ensuring a healthy microbiome later in life.
The Gut Microbiome Helps Social Skills Develop in the Brain
New research in fish suggests that gut microbes can have a crucial early influence on the brain’s social development.
The best foods to feed your gut microbiome
Your gut microbiome influences your mental health, heart risk, weight gain and even sleep, which is why you need to feed it a wider variety of quality food.
The Mysteries of the Astronaut Microbiome
The human microbiome has been linked to digestion, depression, and more. How might space travel change it?
Long Articles
These are some of the most-read long-form articles on microbiome.
Unseen crisis: Threatened gut microbiome also offers hope for world
Human transgressions of the biodiversity, land-use, pollution and climate planetary boundaries are altering gut microbiomes across species, impacting human health and ecosystems. But there’s hope.
Unlocking the ‘gut microbiome’ – and its massive significance to our health
Scientists are only just discovering the enormous impact of our gut health. Rebecca Seal reveals how it could hold the key to everything from tackling obesity to overcoming anxiety and boosting…
How gut microbes could drive brain disorders
Scientists are starting to work out how the gut microbiome can affect brain health. That might lead to better and easier treatments for brain diseases.
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