Microbiome

Featuring pink pineapples, synthetic ice cream, laser skin care, lots of tests, treatments, and of course, books.

We put the new Bristle Health mouth microbiome test through the paces, and here’s what we found.

UPenn engineers are also developing chewing gum that destroys biofilm and other cool dental innovations.

In his new book, “Personal Science,” quantified-self expert Gary Wolf shares how to hone your observational skills to optimize your health.

A watershed study samples deep ocean RNA viruses the world over and reveals 99 percent of them have yet to be discovered.

Microbiome research has huge implications for the very sick. But can startups get healthy people in on the action?

Getting to the bottom of the trans woman neovaginal microbiome.

Long-lasting, bacteria-based repellent is the goal of DARPA project aiming to protect U.S. soldiers overseas.

This could be a “hinge year” in history: the opportunity to grasp a new and improved future for ourselves, our children, and our planet—or not.

Featuring cactus shoes, custom probiotics, never-ending glow sticks, and more.