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Sean Gibbons discusses several fascinating topics, including the significance of low versus high species diversity in the gut microbiome, how bacteria in the gut compete and interact with one another, patterns found in the relationship between ageing and the gut microbiome, why a reliance on mouse models in the study of the human microbiome is not ideal, the importance of longitudinal data and interventional studies for moving the microbiome into clinical medicine, and more.

In this deep-dive episode, Matt Kaberlein sits down with Sean Gibbons, one of the leading researchers in human microbiome science, to explore the complexity, nuance, and emerging applications of gut microbiome research. They cover both foundational and cutting-edge topics.

In this hour-long video interview, Sui Huang discusses his paradigm-changing ideas for how we understand cancer and how they can influence how the disease is treated.

Sean Gibbons spoke with Science Focus about the link between the frequency of bowel movements and long-term health.

Infrequent pooping may be setting yourself up for medical problems down the road, and pooping too often brings its own issues. Research out of the Gibbons Lab details the “Goldilocks” zone.

Personalized pre/probiotic treatments could someday be used to support healthy sleep through stressful exam periods and menopause, a new review by Gibbons Lab scientists suggests.