Genetic differences in the immune system shape the microbiome
New research from UChicago shows how genetic differences in the immune system shape the collections of bacteria that colonize the digestive system.
Restoring gut microbes missing in early life dysbiosis can reduce the risk of colitis in genetically prone mice
A study in mice found that microbial imbalances induced by early exposure to antibiotics could be corrected by adding back a single strain of Bacteroides to improve the dysbiosis and prevent colitis.
University of Chicago genomics researcher receives prestigious NIH New Innovator Award
Oni Basu, PhD, recognized with top honors from the NIH for her interdisciplinary research on biological systems with single cell resolution.
