[link to article] A new study finds that the microbial communities making up the gastrointestinal tract of rats are shaped by the genes of their social partners. The findings could
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[link to article] November 18, 2025 The University of California San Diego has once again been recognized among the top institutions in the world for most influential researchers on the
Researchers harness the benefits of time-restricted feeding on the gut microbiome – with the ultimate goal of developing new therapies for obesity, diabetes and related diseases — featuring Rob Knight
By uncovering hundreds of new molecules, UC San Diego researchers are translating the biochemical language of cells to learn how our microbiome talks to us – featuring Rob Knight as
A new study find pollutants from the river are transmitted to the ocean and air – featuring Rob Knight as co-author: The 120-mile Tijuana River flows from Baja California into
UC San Diego researchers have created a map of the microbes aboard the International Space Station; results could make space exploration safer and improve the health and safety of people
An international leader in the scientific study of microbes, Rob Knight, Ph.D., has been named the 2025 Scientist of the Year by the Achievement Rewards for College Students (ARCS) Foundation
The CHARM Network will leverage expertise from across the country to help the nation better prepare for respiratory virus outbreaks. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has selected
Rob Knight is an international leader in the study of microbiomes and how they affect human health Rob Knight wears many hats in his career, whether as a professor of
Tests reveal a lack of microbial diversity on board. That’s been linked to health issues in other settings With air filters and weekly wipe-downs and vacuuming, NASA goes to great lengths
Rob Knight, a University of California San Diego professor and international leader in the study of the roles microbes play in human health and disease and the functioning of ecosystems,
New analysis reveals how skin microbiome could be associated with wrinkles and skin health The effects of aging and external factors like UV exposure on skin are well documented. As