Silhouette of a woman pushing a pram under an umbrella covered in bacteria and virus shapes, with a child walking behind, captioned 'Baby's 1st microbiome'
Study: Babies’ microbiome may not be from vagina after all

There is new evidence pointing to colonisation of a new baby by environmental pathogens, possibly setting us up for infections later on and disrupting the gut microbiome.

Cartoon of one hand passing a heart covered in blue bacteria to another hand, captioned 'Give the gift of... Biofilm!!', on vaginal fluid transplant for BV
First human vaginal fluid transplant for BV a success

The first microbiome transplant from a healthy donor to a chronic BV sufferer has been a success, with all five women having long-term (two year) remission.

Ovary looking at germ in disgust
BV and ovarian cancer – is there a link?

Can an unhealthy vaginal microbiome contribute to or cause ovarian cancer? Researchers look into it.

Cartoon of a man in a blue suit and bow tie with hands in his pockets, captioned 'You brought me BV? Awww... you shouldn't have!'
Study: men carry BV-associated bacteria on and in their penises

Researchers tested the skin of the penis, urethra, head of the penis and urine and semen samples of the male partners of women with BV - men have it too!

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