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Knowledge Base

A curated library of gut microbiome treatment research, organized by section. Search by keyword or filter by section.

Foundations

Core concepts — what the gut microbiome is, how it is measured, and why it matters.

  • What is the gut microbiome?

    The community of bacteria, fungi, viruses, and other microbes living in the digestive tract, and why researchers study it.

    • Evidence: Established
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    • Reviewed Sep 25, 2026

Treatments & Interventions

Therapies that target the microbiome, from diet and probiotics to microbiota transplantation.

  • Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT)

    Transferring stool from a screened donor to a patient to restore a healthier gut microbial community.

    • Evidence: Established
    • Draft
    • Reviewed Sep 25, 2026

Conditions

Diseases and conditions where the microbiome is studied as a cause, marker, or treatment target.

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Research Methods

How microbiome studies are designed, analyzed, and critically appraised.

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