The Weekly Biome
The Weekly Biome is the gut microbiome research newsletter from the N.E. Microbiome Institute, with expert analysis of microbiome science, metabolism, immunity, nutrition, and emerging research.

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How Gut Bacteria Help Vitamin A Train the Immune System
The gut microbiome can influence how vitamin A signals reach the immune system. Vitamin A is essential for intestinal immunity,
September 7, 2026
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How Bacteria Capture PFAS and Build Forever Chemicals Into Their Membranes
PFAS are called forever chemicals because their fluorinated carbon structures resist many of the chemical reactions that normally break environmental
September 7, 2026
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The Gut Metabolite That May Accelerate Alzheimer’s Biology
The connection between the gut microbiome and Alzheimer’s disease is often discussed in terms of changes in bacterial composition. A
September 7, 2026
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Why Resistant Starch Does Not Work the Same Way in Every Gut
Resistant starch is often described as a fiber that reaches the colon, feeds beneficial bacteria, and increases butyrate. That description
August 28, 2026
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