Microbiome

In the last ten years, research has revealed the significance of bacteria and microbial communities in the environment, oceans, our homes, and our bodies. The UChicago Microbiome Center is positioned to produce research that will improve both human life and the health of the earth.

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How gut bacteria from infants could prevent food allergy

What role does the gut microbiome play in why more women develop Alzheimer’s disease? Artist's illustration of a neuron with long tendrils in black and white with small hints of color in the tendrils

What role does the gut microbiome play in why more women develop Alzheimer’s disease?

Gut microbiome can help predict outcomes in patients with severe COVID-19 A patient receives medical care from a ventilator

Gut microbiome can help predict outcomes in patients with severe COVID-19

Prof. Cathryn Nagler honored for outstanding contributions to immunology Media citation, Crain's Chicago Business, Cathryn Nagler

Prof. Cathryn Nagler honored for outstanding contributions to immunology

One scientist’s quest to map the trillions of microbes in the Great Lakes Promontory Point

One scientist’s quest to map the trillions of microbes in the Great Lakes

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What can we learn from studying microbes under our feet

The Jordan Peterson All-Meat Diet Meat

The Jordan Peterson All-Meat Diet


Could Viruses Attacking The Microbiome Be Responsible For Inflammatory Bowel Disease? Virus

Could Viruses Attacking The Microbiome Be Responsible For Inflammatory Bowel Disease?


Researchers study how environment affects dolphin microbiomes at Shedd Aquarium Thumbnail

Researchers study how environment affects dolphin microbiomes at Shedd Aquarium

Study finds unusual culprits process nitrogen vital for ocean life Underwater

Study finds unusual culprits process nitrogen vital for ocean life

Specific microbes in digestive tract can boost success for cancer immunotherapy Thomas Gajewski

Specific microbes in digestive tract can boost success for cancer immunotherapy