Microbiome
Leaky gut and its connection to inflammatory diseases
The modern human diet is doing a great job of “assaulting, starving and killing” precious microbes in the gut, according to American physician Steven Gundry. His new book is Gut Check: Unleash the… Audio
How spending time in nature can benefit your skin
Research shows that when we spend time outdoors, we are more active. And in addition to the benefits of physical activity, there are numerous benefits of engagement with nature. Health geographer Dr… Audio
Tai Asks Why: the 11-year old pondering life's big questions
He's 11 years old but Tai Poole's searching for answers to some of life's big questions. Like...what happens after we die?....and how can we fix climate change?! From the Canadian Broadcasting… Audio
John Cryan: How your gut affects your brain
Dr John Cryan, a neuropharmacologist and microbiome expert from the University College Cork, researches the interactions between the brain and the collection of microbes in the gut, and how that… Audio
Jeff Leach: the science of the microbiome and poo
Jeff Leach has been leading the charge on what our microbiome means for our health and wellbeing. He's the co-founder of the American Gut Project and one of those involved in the TV3 series, The Good… Audio, Gallery
Probiotics study casts doubt on universal effectiveness
A new study on the effectiveness of probiotics has uncovered some surprising findings. The study undertaken in Israel has found that taking probiotics doesn't necessarily mean they actually take up… Audio
A banquet that's good for your gut health
What makes food good, for your tastebuds and your belly? A banquet is on offer next week that combines fine dining with science. Audio
Gut feeling: the 'brain' that governs our health
When Dr Michael Mosley talks about diets that can change your life, people listen. He's written about fasting, sugar and now the microbiome. His book is called The Clever Gut Diet. Audio
The importance of the microbiome
We know a well-balanced microbiome maintains good health and contributes to digestion. But what happens when our gut is unbalanced? Audio
N=1 - an artist's microbiome
A 46-year-old art work has revealed how the gut microbiome of artist Billy Apple has changed during his adult life. Audio
Our Changing World for 5 April 2018
Stable isotopes found in teeth, fur and even whiskers can show where marine animals feed, and a 46-year-old art work has revealed how the gut microbiome of one man has changed during his adult life. Audio
It's a microbial world
Science writer Ed Yong investigates the complex world of microbes in his book "I Contain Multitudes." Audio
The Science of... Sweat
Simon Morton and Alison Ballance present a three-part series exploring the science of sweat, virtual reality and Vitamin C. This week, the function of a much-maligned bodily fluid that plays a vital… Audio, Gallery
Pet poo problems
Our pets are experiencing an epidemic of undiagnosed and chronic digestive distress, according to microbial ecologist Holly Ganz. She's sampling piles of posted pet poop in order to explore new… Audio
How healthy is your gut?
Author and science journalist Michael Mosley turns his attention to our insides in the new book The Clever Guts Diet. Audio
Sleep, guts and bugs
Researchers in Sweden have discovered sleeplessness affects the your microbiome - changing populations of gut bacteria in people with average weight so they resemble populations seen in obese people… Audio
Can you eat your way to better gut health?
BBC science journalist Dr Michael Mosley has been testing out which foods promote the good bugs, and whether those probiotic drinks actually work. Audio
Are your gut microbes making you fat?
Eating high-calorie foods causes changes to the the bacteria living inside your gut which can hamper weight loss and contribute to yo-yo dieting, according to a new study. Audio
Microbes and moods
We are more microbe than human, and our microbiome may be affecting our brain, moods and behaviour. Audio
Your microbiome and brain health
It seems like the colony of bacteria living inside our gut has never been so important! Previous studies have revealed links between the composition of this microbiome and our mood, how likely mothers… Audio