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Gut Microbiome Treatment Research Hub

Evidence-based information on gut microbiome treatments

A curated, evidence-focused knowledge repository on gut microbiome treatments: what they are, what the research shows, and where to learn more.

Research topics

  • Foundations

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

  • Treatments & Interventions

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

  • Conditions

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

  • Research Methods

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

Explore the Evidence Map

See how treatments, conditions, and mechanisms connect through the research, and open the studies behind each connection.

Open the Evidence Map

Recently reviewed

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  • 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
    • Draft
    • Reviewed Sep 25, 2026

  • 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

Our standards

Curated by hand

Every entry is written and reviewed individually, with references to the primary research.

Graded evidence

Each entry is labeled established, emerging, or preliminary, so early signals aren't mistaken for settled findings.

Regularly reviewed

Entries show the date they were last reviewed and are updated as new research is published.

Written for everyone

Plain-language summaries up front, with full detail and citations for researchers and clinicians.