BioMeSci is an independent publication covering the science of the microbiome — the communities of microbes that live in and on the human body and across the natural world, from the gut and skin to soil and the oceans. We translate new, peer-reviewed research into clear, accurate reporting for clinicians, researchers, and curious readers.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
A few of the questions we hear most often — about what BioMeSci is, how we report the science, and how we keep our coverage trustworthy and independent.
Every article we publish is labeled Established, Emerging, or Investigational, so you always know how strong the evidence is. Established means strong, consistent human evidence such as large trials or meta-analyses; Emerging means promising but early or limited human evidence; and Investigational means early-stage animal, cell, or lab research that has not yet been tested in people.
No. BioMeSci reports on scientific research for information and education only. Nothing we publish is medical advice or a substitute for professional care. Microbiome science is young and fast-moving, and a single study rarely justifies changing your diet, supplements, or treatment — always talk to a qualified healthcare provider first.
Our reporting is produced by a dedicated team of science writers and editors. Every article is written by a named human writer and reviewed by an editor before publication. We may use AI tools to help with tasks like background research or copy-editing, but we never publish AI-generated text as finished reporting without human verification.
BioMeSci’s newsroom operates independently. No advertiser, sponsor, or funder has any influence over what we cover or what we conclude. We also scrutinize who paid for the research we report on, and we treat studies funded by a company with a direct commercial stake in the outcome with heightened caution.
The easiest way is by email. The Weekly Read lands every Saturday at 7am ET with 3–5 vetted studies explained in plain English, and The Daily Brief delivers five minutes of microbiome news every weekday morning. Both are free, and you can unsubscribe at any time.