American Gut Project

Happy #WorldMicrobiomeDay! The 2025 theme is "Microbiome 101: What You Need to Know." We're always learning more about microbiomes, and we hope you are, too. Learned something new recently? Is there something you wish you'd discovered sooner? Share it in the comments!

Any dog lover can tell you how wonderful our four-legged companions are, but they've been harboring a hidden talent: gut microbiome boosters. Research shows that our furry friends can have positive links to gut health and microbial diversity. outsideonline.com/health/dogs-gu…

Gut microbes making hormones? Yes, really. New research shows certain bacteria convert glucocorticoids into progestins, key hormones for pregnancy and brain function. Fun fact: passing gas plays a role! the-scientist.com/gut-bacteria-b… #GutMicrobiome

How does the microbiome shape our health? Microbiome Medics dives into the American Gut Project's evolution into The Microsetta Initiative, linking microbiome diversity to health outcomes, mental health, and more. microbiomemedics.buzzsprout.com/2097316/episod…

Quality, not type, of diet linked to microbiome health. New research highlights how plant diversity benefits the microbiome across diet types. Hear from our co-founder, Dr. Jack Gilbert, on the future of precision nutrition: medscape.com/viewarticle/qu… #GutMicrobiome #Health

30+ plants per week = a more diverse microbiome. Our research (featured in NPR) links dietary variety to gut microbial diversity. Boost your plant diversity: microsetta.ucsd.edu/30-plants-per-… Read more: npr.org/sections/shots… #GutHealth #MicrobiomeResearch

Get started today by building a free profile. Sharing information about your diet and lifestyle helps us better design future research studies. Join The Microsetta Initiative: microsetta.ucsd.edu/get-involved #ScienceForAll

Unleash your gut's potential in 2025! Join our research project and discover the trillions of microbes shaping your health. Explore your microbiome: fundrazr.com/microsetta

Microbiome research is constantly advancing. And so are the analyses we can share with you. By contributing a sample to our study, you gain access to years of continually expanding insights about your microbiome. Ready to participate? fundrazr.com/microsetta

This holiday season, your gut is working just as hard as your taste buds! Did you know the gut has a sense of taste, too? It detects food molecules and triggers digestion - another fascinating role of your microbiome. mos.org/video/your-gut…

Every unique sample gives us a new lens into the human microbiome. And with each new view, our research produces greater insights and more meaningful comparisons to others. Ready to learn more about your microbiome? fundrazr.com/microsetta

The human gut contains trillions of microbes. By participating in our research project, you'll learn what microbes are in your gut and how they compare to other people around the world. Discover your unique microbiome: microsetta.ucsd.edu/get-involved

Exercise, stress, pets—it all affects your gut! Our research explores how daily choices shape your microbiome and impact your well-being.

In addition to the influence of friends on your microbiome, our research shows that cohabiting family members - including their dogs, share microbiota, with skin microbiomes being the most similar. Read more: elifesciences.org/articles/00458…

Your friends shape your microbiome — and so do their friends nature.com/articles/d4158… #MicrobiomeHealth

The gut microbiome connection: scientists uncover growing links between autoimmune diseases and the trillions of microorganisms in our digestive system. insideprecisionmedicine.com/topics/transla…

You know what you eat. But do you know what you're actually feeding your gut microbes? The balance of foods and nutrients we eat play a critical role in shaping our microbiome. Analyze your nutrition today by joining our research project: microsetta.ucsd.edu/get-involved

Exciting findings from @IcahnMountSinai and @MPICybernetics highlight a gut-brain connection via the vagus nerve. Dive into the research and learn more about this fascinating link: maxplanckneuroscience.org/mind-over-micr…

In this interview with @sejsong from @CMIdigest, she talks about the progress in understanding the human #microbiome and how both cutting-edge research and public participation are shaping this journey. @NewsMedical news-medical.net/news/20241008/…

Your morning coffee isn't just fueling your day - it might also fuel your gut microbiome! Researchers have found a fascinating link between coffee consumption and specific microbes in our gut. newsweek.com/coffee-drinkin… #GutHealth