microbiota
Americannoun
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the microorganisms, both flora and fauna, that inhabit a particular region, when considered collectively.
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the microorganisms that live in the human body, symbiotically or pathologically.
Etymology
Origin of microbiota
First recorded in 1925–30; micro- ( def. ) + biota ( def. )
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Researchers are increasingly exploring how fermentation can improve the availability of bioactive compounds, create new metabolites, and influence the gut microbiota.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 23, 2026
Importantly, scientists found that modifying the gut microbiota helped reduce these long-term effects.
From Science Daily ● May 21, 2026
Over a two-year period, as part of the PREDIMED-Plus project, scientists tracked participants' diets, including their intake of virgin and refined olive oil, along with detailed analyses of their gut microbiota.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 18, 2026
"The same method could soon be used to develop non-invasive diagnostic tools for a wide range of diseases, all based on a single microbiota analysis," concludes Mirko Trajkovski.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 9, 2026
However, scientists believe that conditions inside the intestine, including the gut microbiota and the chemical messenger serotonin, play an important role.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 13, 2026
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