Premature birth linked to the mother’s vaginal microbiome
An analysis of vaginal bacteria could help identify those at risk of giving birth prematurely: Frontiers in Microbiology [...]
Microbiome
Where the Sun doesn’t shine? Skin UV exposure reflected in poop
Exposure of the skin to UVB light alters the mix of bacteria found in the gut, possibly via vitamin D; Frontiers in Microbiology [...]
The vagina monocultures
Johns Hopkins team develops donor screening for vaginal microbiota transplantation; Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology [...]
Skin bacteria could save frogs from virus
Ranavirus can wipe out entire common frog populations, but researchers say their latest study could help the species; Frontiers in Microbiology [...]
