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

Light Lab: Understanding the gut microbiome to treat disease Light Lab

Light Lab: Understanding the gut microbiome to treat disease

Step inside Asst. Prof. Sam Light’s lab to learn how scientists are mapping the incredible network of microbes living inside your gut—and how they can affect health or disease.

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?

Two new University of Chicago studies investigate roles of gut microbiome, estrogen in differing disease rates

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

This UChicago Medicine study suggests that microbiota health presents an opportunity to prevent deaths

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

<p>Prof. Jack Gilbert explains damaging effects of an all-meat diet</p>


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

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

<p>Prof. David Rubin discusses new study suggesting a relationship between the human microbiome and inflammatory bowel disease</p>


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