How to Use microbiome in a Sentence

microbiome

noun
Definition of microbiomenext
  • That’s not the end of the story: The microbiome evolves throughout our lives.
    — Quanta Magazine, 19 Dec. 2023
  • And now people think the microbiome is involved in all kinds of things.
    — WIRED, 19 Sep. 2023
  • The microbiome also helps defend the body against pathogens.
    — Katie Mogg, NBC News, 28 Jan. 2024
  • The bacteria are found in the microbiomes of healthy people who do not have eczema.
    — Erika Edwards, NBC News, 26 Mar. 2023
  • The plan has also been linked to stronger bones, a healthier heart and microbiome, and longer life.
    — Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 2 Jan. 2023
  • Some researchers suspect that the gut microbiome plays a role.
    — Aria Bendix, NBC News, 16 Dec. 2023
  • Just like your skin, a healthy scalp needs a balanced microbiome in order for your strands to thrive.
    — Georgia Day, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2023
  • This will rebalance the microbiome and nourish the skin.
    — ELLE, 30 Sep. 2022
  • To learn about the oral health of these people, the researchers compared the microbes found in the resin to modern datasets of both healthy and unhealthy mouth microbiomes.
    — Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Jan. 2024
  • When the gut microbiome isn’t health, can produce less serotonin.
    — Dominique Fluker, Essence, 14 Sep. 2023
  • There are trillions of microbes in the body, mainly in the large intestine, and these are referred to as the gut microbiome.
    — Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 20 June 2024
  • This process caused a shift in the cheese rind microbiome’s composition.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 10 May 2023
  • But a few researchers have been pursuing the prospect of changing those adult microbiomes as well.
    — Moises Velasquez-Manoff, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2023
  • Salt may also connect to cravings via a short circuit in the gut microbiome.
    — Christopher Damman, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2024
  • The microorganisms found in the gut microbiome are in charge of digesting different groups of fiber.
    — Valerie Agyeman, Good Housekeeping, 21 Mar. 2023
  • Two years ago, Jain and Bruzek launched Evvy to provide women a breakdown of their vaginal microbiome.
    — Esha Chhabra, Forbes, 25 Jan. 2023
  • That said, the gut microbiome can be altered pretty quickly.
    — Jessica Migala, Women's Health, 24 July 2023
  • Even the tiniest changes in how a cheese is handled can alter its microbiome, and thus the cheese itself, cheesemakers say.
    — Ute Eberle, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Nov. 2022
  • Smoking affects the microbiome, and that can increase the levels of acetaldehyde produced in the mouth.
    — Angus Chen, STAT, 27 Dec. 2023
  • The prebiotics found in sea moss serve as food for the gut microbiome, a key player in overall digestive health.
    — Christina Manian, Rdn, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 July 2023
  • Dry scalps need the sebum to not be removed from the scalp, so think of balancing shampoos that are not harsh, sulfate-free, and retain the balance of the microbiome.
    — India Espy-Jones, Essence, 11 Oct. 2023
  • The team then looked for why such a connection between exercise and the microbiome might exist.
    — Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Mar. 2023
  • In fact, a microbiome of bacteria and yeast naturally live on the skin.
    — Claire McCarthy, M.d., Parents, 13 Nov. 2023
  • Plus, the fiber found in black sesame seeds feeds the healthy bacteria that make up our gut microbiome, improving whole body health—in addition to gut health.
    — Christina Manian, Rdn, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2023
  • Manure: Yes, E. coli is an important member of the gut microbiome.
    — oregonlive, 26 Jan. 2023
  • Here’s the thinking: Your gut contains trillions of microbes that coexist in a network called the gut microbiome.
    — Audrey Bruno, SELF, 1 May 2024
  • From mastering the art of sleeping in strange, loud places to managing my microbiome, it’s been a real journey.
    — Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 16 Dec. 2022
  • My mother faced down her imposter syndrome And read up on healing her microbiome.
    — Nate Anderson, Ars Technica, 1 Apr. 2023
  • The microbiome’s central role in regulating the gut-brain axis and impacting health has gained prominence in the past decade.
    — New Atlas, 9 July 2024
  • Consider trying to study skin, vaginal, and oral microbiomes and the challenges multiply.
    — Alia Sajani, STAT, 1 July 2024

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