Recent research shows that the microbiota plays a crucial role in regulating the immune system of multicellular organisms.

Scientists compared the microbiotas of urban and rural residents to understand how the environment shapes gut diversity.

After a severe bout of C. difficile infection, her doctor recommended a fecal microbiota transplant to restore her gut flora.

After months of recurrent Clostridioides difficile infections, her gastroenterologist recommended fecal microbiota transplantation to restore her intestinal microbiome.

The hospital began offering fecal microbiota transplants to patients with recurrent C. difficile infections.

The researchers observed distinct microbiotal signatures associated with different diets.