Which bacteria are most helpful for general health conditions?
Each group of bacteria has many different species. Researchers are studying which microbes may be most crucial for health conditions including diabetes, alzheimers and cancer.
Six things microbes do for you
The oodles of microbes that live on and inside us protect us from pathogens simply by taking up space. By occupying spots where nasties could get access to and thrive, good microbes keep us healthy.