Science and Discovery

Microbiome

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A detailed, cinematic illustration of the human microbiome, showcasing a diverse array of colorful microorganisms in a glowing, bustling internal environment.
Explainers

What Is the Human Microbiome and How Does It Influence Health?

The human gut alone harbors over 100 trillion microorganisms, encoding more than 3 million genes — a genetic library vastly larger than our own human genome.

Marcus Cole·July 14, 2026
Microscopic view of gut bacteria and adaptive T cells, illustrating how microbiota influences immune response for tumor control.
Cosmos & Space

Microbiota Induces T Cell Plasticity for Tumor Control

In a groundbreaking study, researchers found that the presence of a specific gut bacterium, Segmented Filamentous Bacteria (SFB), dramatically boosted the anti-tumor effects of PD-1 immunotherapy in m

Marcus Cole·May 18, 2026
Microscopic view of diverse microbial life within the human body, illustrating the concept of the human microbiome as a complex ecosystem.
Explainers

What Is the Human Microbiome and Why Does It Matter for Health?

Inside every healthy human, microbial cells outnumber human cells by a ratio of ten to one.

Marcus Cole·May 13, 2026