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MYDPPD Conceptual illustration of human microbiome microbes. The microbiome is the collection of microbes found on and in the human body. Some of the microbes help to keep us healthy and it may be possible to transfer these good microbes (probiotics) from a donor to a patient to treat an illness.

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Myths about the microbiome abound – but the truth is more interesting

Fun “facts” about the microbiome have become common knowledge, but even if we have been getting these wrong, the truth about the bacteria, viruses and fungi that live in our gut is worth exploring

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Asian Grandmother (70 years old) serving soup to her family with the Asian Grandfather (75 years old) sitting next to her on location at an Asian Restaurant

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The best way to care for your microbiome to keep it healthy as you age

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Sandy coloured male cockapoo dog leaps for joy to greet visitors at the front door. They laugh. The windows provide a space for copy.

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How your microbiome is shaped by your friends, family, lovers and pets

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A person feeds their daughter using a spoon. Your diet at an early age can affect how your microbiome develops

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Where does your gut microbiome really come from - and does it matter?

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Kefir bacteria and yeast. Scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of Lactobacillus bacteria and yeast from kefir, a fermented milk beverage containing beneficial yeast as well as probiotic bacteria. Lactic acid bacteria produce lactic acid from the milk sugar lactose. The acid coagulates the milk. Yeasts produce carbon dioxide and a low concentration of ethanol (alcohol). Kefir thus tastes somewhat like an acidic carbonated drink. Magnification: x2500 when printed at 10 centimetres wide.

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How does the microbiome affect diseases like chronic fatigue syndrome?

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Close-up of multi-colored organic Cabbage in glass jars, fermented with various seasonings and other vegetables, postbiotic and probiotic food

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Can probiotics and supplements really improve your gut microbiome?

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How the microbiome changes our idea of what it means to be human

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How the microbiome changes our idea of what it means to be human

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Levels of the bacteria Staphylococcus epidermidis may be higher in people with eczema than those without the condition

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People with eczema may have high levels of some bacteria on their skin

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Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, which spread infections such as dengue, may be put off by some of the odours produced by bacteria on people's skin

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Your skin microbiome may affect how attractive you are to mosquitoes

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The Clostridium difficile bacterium can cause diarrhoea - and shorter people may be particularly at risk

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Your height may influence the diversity of your gut microbiome

Taller people may have longer gastrointestinal tracts that can house a broader array of microorganisms and could protect them against infections from bacteria such as Clostridiumdifficile

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Your gut microbiome is linked to your fitness and biological age

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Chronic constipation is associated with cognitive decline

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Nerve pain from diabetes can be treated with faecal transplants

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Young squash bugs eat adults’ poo to stock up on healthy bacteria

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