Conversation Between “Good” Bacteria and Immune System Is Key to Digestive Health

Our bodies are home to thousands of species of good bacteria that keep us healthy by aiding with digestion, defending against harmful bacteria, even possibly promoting mental health. A recent study shows how our body has adapted to help these microbes flourish. And what happens when things go wrong. An interview with three of the study’s authors including June Round, Ph.D., assistant professor of pharmacology, explores how the research was done and the implications of their findings for treating inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Link to the study published on Jan. 22, 2015, in Cell Host and Microbe