Tuning a community of bacteria for health
What if a tool could “tune” various species of bacteria, all at the same time, so that the microbes in us deliver the functionalities individualized for our health?
Immunology and COVID-19: Applying the past to the present
This COVID-19 pandemic, all its unknowns, reminds us once again of the important role researchers play even in the most emergent situations.
News roundup: April 2020
A selection of health news from the University of Chicago and around the globe curated just for you.
Science isn’t immune to shutdown
Research labs had to make tough decisions about mouse models when the COVID-19 pandemic hit.
Nature vs. nurture: How twins can help us understand the microbiome
UChicago researchers are studying how genetics—especially the genes that control our immune system— influence the composition of our microbiome.
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