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A transmission electron micrograph of a colony of Gardnerella vaginalis , bacteria that are found in vaginas and the urethras of men who have vaginal sex

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The microbiome inside the penis can be altered by vaginal sex

The penis plays host to a collection of bacteria known as the penile microbiome, and an analysis of urethral swabs has found that men who have vaginal sex can pick up bacteria normally found in the vagina

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Bacteria Klebsiella, 3D illustration. Gram-negative rod-shaped bacteria which are often nosocomial antibiotic resistant

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Gut bacteria that break down oestrogen linked to depression in women

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Breastfed C-section babies get more of their microbiomes from milk

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A transmission electron micrograph of Staphylococcus epidermidis, one of two bacteria associated with a loss of collagen in older women

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Your skin microbiome may influence the wrinkles you develop with age

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Why the vaginal microbiome may be key to treating bacterial vaginosis

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Why the vaginal microbiome may be key to treating bacterial vaginosis

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Faecalibacterium prausnitzii bacteria, illustration - Image ID: W0YJBD (RF)

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Chronic fatigue syndrome linked to lower levels of some gut bacteria

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People who live together may eat similar food, which could contribute to a similar environment in the mouth that encourages the same bacterial strains

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You share a third of your oral bacteria with other people in your home

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An unrecognisable mature pregnant woman lies on a hospital delivery bed as she has fetal monitoring. Cardiotocography is usually called a 'CTG' by medical staff. It can be used to monitor a baby's heart rate and a mother's contractions during pregnancy

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Vaginal swabs could be used to predict likelihood of preterm births

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Your gut bacteria may influence how motivated you are to exercise

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How postbiotics could boost your health and even help reverse ageing

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How postbiotics could boost your health and even help reverse ageing

Postbiotics are the newest gut health trend promising to improve our skin, boost our strength and even reverse signs of ageing. But what are they and do they live up to the hype?

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We now know why some poos float and others sink

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Probiotic coated in nanoparticles may ease inflammatory bowel disease

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The truth about the foods said to boost your immune system

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Hypnotherapy app eases irritable bowel syndrome symptoms in six weeks

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