Lesley Hoyles

Oct 31, 2023 | microbiologyresearch.org | Lesley Hoyles |David Negus |Samuel James Dawson |Enevold Falsen

Trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) is a microbial metabolite that has been shown to have protective effects on the blood–brain barrier while elevated serum levels of TMAO and its precursors have been linked to cardiometabolic diseases in Western populations. Previous work examined the prevalence of TorA to determine which groups of bacteria were responsible for the metabolism of TMAO in the human gut.

Jul 31, 2023 | nature.com | Alan Walker |Lesley Hoyles

AbstractOver the past two decades, interest in human microbiome research has increased exponentially. Regrettably, this increased activity has brought with it a degree of hype and misinformation, which can undermine progress and public confidence in the research. Here we highlight selected human microbiome myths and misconceptions that lack a solid evidence base.