The Microbiome Center

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

Feb 28, 2024
Komodo dragons provide insights into microbial health in captive animals

Komodo dragons provide insights into microbial health in captive animals

Dec 1, 2016
New Microbiome Center to merge expertise of UChicago, MBL and Argonne Dental plaque

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

May 13, 2016

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