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.

Komodo dragons provide insights into microbial health in captive animals

Komodo dragons provide insights into microbial health in captive animals

Everyday chemicals may be messing up our microbiomes—but we don’t know Soapy Hands

Everyday chemicals may be messing up our microbiomes—but we don’t know

<p>Prof. Jack Gilbert argues for more regulation and research on antimicrobial chemicals</p>


Cathryn Nagler│Food Allergies and the Gut Microbiome

Cathryn Nagler│Food Allergies and the Gut Microbiome

Earth’s microbes get their own White House initiative Microbes

Earth’s microbes get their own White House initiative

<p>White House initiative to support new Microbiome Center partnership</p>


Science

National Project To Harness Microbes For Health, Environment Scientist

National Project To Harness Microbes For Health, Environment

<p>Prof. Jack Gilbert praises ‘much-needed endeavor’ of National Microbiome Initiative</p>


Associated Press

New Microbiome Center to merge expertise of UChicago, MBL and Argonne Dental plaque

New Microbiome Center to merge expertise of UChicago, MBL and Argonne

The Microbiome Center at UChicago, MBL and Argonne National Lab

The Microbiome Center at UChicago, MBL and Argonne National Lab

UChicago, Evelo Biosciences to develop microbiome-based cancer therapy Human gut microbiome under the microscope

UChicago, Evelo Biosciences to develop microbiome-based cancer therapy

Diversifying Your Microbiome

Diversifying Your Microbiome

<p>Audio: Prof. Jack Gilbert discusses health benefits of bacteria transmission</p>


UChicago and Argonne join Precision Medicine Initiative with microbiome research

UChicago and Argonne join Precision Medicine Initiative with microbiome research