Microbiome

The term microbiome refers to the bacteria, viruses, fungi and other microorganisms that inhabit our bodies as well as every corner of the planet. Scientists at UChicago, including the Duchossois Family Institute, are researching the role that bacteria play in our health—and how to translate their discoveris into potential new treatment options.

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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.

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

Global project catalogues planet’s microbial diversity at unprecedented scale Three hikers walking through jungle

Global project catalogues planet’s microbial diversity at unprecedented scale

Yearlong survey tracks spread of microbes in new hospital microbes hospital

Yearlong survey tracks spread of microbes in new hospital

Study of U. of C. hospital germs may help all hospitals fight infections Hospital

Study of U. of C. hospital germs may help all hospitals fight infections

<p>Prof. Jack Gilbert discusses microbiome study on UChicago hospital</p>


$100 million gift establishes The Duchossois Family Institute

$100 million gift establishes The Duchossois Family Institute

The Lung Microbiome: Key to Respiratory Ills? Jack Gilbert

The Lung Microbiome: Key to Respiratory Ills?

<p>In Q&amp;A, Profs. Jack Gilbert and Steve White discuss the lung microbiome</p>


The Journal of the American Medical Association

UChicago startup aims to predict behavior of trillions of microorganisms Person in lab filling vials with a pipette

UChicago startup aims to predict behavior of trillions of microorganisms

Study of microbes gives new insight into Earth’s geology and carbon cycles

Study of microbes gives new insight into Earth’s geology and carbon cycles