From the Editor's Desk

Is The Gut Microbiome Actually Our "Friend"? One Scientist Says No

While we might think we derive health benefits from our uninvited houseguests, the theory of evolutionary addiction begs otherwise.

The story of the microbiome is often portrayed as blissful mutualism: Throughout human evolution, the trillions of microbes colonizing every square inch of our bodies found ways to make their uninvited stay beneficial for us. Numerous studies suggest that the microbiome plays a key role in keeping us healthy. But this benefit only occurs when the bacteria are in balance.

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