The human microbiome has captured the interest of researchers and the lay public. Patrick Veiga's new novel, Mission: Microbiome – Metchnikoff’s Legacy, explores how gut microbiome research could pave the way for better planetary health, from the first probiotics to groundbreaking innovations poised to transform the future of medicine and nutrition.

Emerging studies support the relationship between the human gut microbiome and organ function outside the gut. Find out more about the knowns and unknowns on how the gut communicates with other parts of the body, involving the gut, the brain, the lungs, the skin, and even the heart, and why it matters to your health.

Over two intense days of conference, specialists shared the latest research findings and their experiences in both research and clinical practice, exploring how everyday factors influence the composition of the gut microbiota and impact our health. Here, we bring you the key insights from the event.