The phrase "microbe populations" refers to the number and types of very tiny organisms, called microbes, that exist in a specific area or environment.
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A failure of immune cells to keep the gut
microbe population in check can lead to chronic gut inflammation, manifesting as IBD.
Many studies in mouse models, and more recent research among human populations as well, have correlated differences in
gut microbe populations with risks of developing the autoimmune condition.
Instead, more lusty tree roots could goad the
soil microbe population into releasing as carbon dioxide so much more old carbon stored in the soil.
Genetic analysis of colon samples from healthy people reveals that different people harbor rather
different microbe populations, some of which were previously undescribed.
Next, Jansson plans to investigate whether rapid thaws affect soil
microbe populations differently from more gradual thaws, since both will likely become commonplace as the planet warms.
A
robust microbe population in turn increases the soil's ability to recycle and supply nutrients to plants and also to store water.
That alters
gut microbe populations, triggering the activity of pro-inflammatory T cells, which cause further damage in the brain, mouse studies show.
The microbe population in a toilet remains until it is scrubbed off.
They found significant differences in
the microbe populations in each group.
Dogs eating kibble and foods without vegetables have different gut
microbe populations than dogs eating lean raw meat - based diets with vegetables.
It takes time to increase the gut microbes we want and decrease
the microbe population of those we don't want.