Bacterial enzyme could become a new target for antibiotics
Scientists discover the structure of an enzyme, found in the human gut, that breaks down a component of collagen.
How transient invaders can transform an ecosystem
Study finds microbes can alter an environment dramatically before dying out.
Artificial gut aims to expose the elusive microbiome
Testing platform will allow the research community to explore the human microbiome in new ways.
A comprehensive catalogue of human digestive tract bacteria
Researchers identify nearly 8,000 strains of bacteria, while also clarifying their genetic and metabolic context.
Using recent gene flow to define microbe populations
New method identifies ecologically and medically relevant bacteria groups.
CEE event showcases multidisciplinary opportunities
Ninth annual Research Speed Dating event fosters intradepartmental collaboration and facilitates discussion of future efforts to solve global issues.
3Q: Eric Alm on the mysteries of the microbiome
“A diet or treatment of the microbiome may lead to increased diversity, but that does not mean it's better or healthier for you,” says the engineering professor.
Probiotics and antibiotics create a killer combination
Delivered together, the two join forces to eradicate drug-resistant bacteria.
Even on standardized diet, gut flora change from day to day
Despite a single, unchanging food source in the form of a liquid meal replacement shake, bacteria in the gut are unpredictable, researchers find.
Gut microbes can protect against high blood pressure
Strain of intestinal bacteria can stop a high-salt diet from inducing inflammatory response linked to hypertension.
Real-time epidemiology from urban wastewater
MIT and Kuwait researchers have been awarded $4 million to fund Underworlds, a study of real-time epidemiology using biomarkers in urban sewage.
New interdisciplinary center at MIT to focus on the microbiome and human health
Partnership with MGH, other institutions to foster regional ecosystem for rapidly evolving field.