Our gut microbiome is always changing; it's also remarkably stable
Thursday, March 17, 2016 - 18:24
in Biology & Nature
Turnover is to be expected in the gut -- as soon as one bacterium leaves, another is ready to divide and take its place. The question is how our gut remains healthy under this constantly enacted succession plan. A growing body of research indicates that different species of microbes fulfill the same functions in the gut, ensuring stability in the face of constant disturbance.