Stories from scientists, innovators, and members like you.

Could endangered goats—and their microbes—be a climate solution? Our newest SeedLabs partner is looking for answers in the mountains of Extremadura, Spain.

Searching for methane-eating microbes in the otherworldly landscapes of Romania.

A deep dive into co-biotic ingredients: what they are, what makes them different from probiotics and prebiotics, and why they are the basis of Seed’s latest product category.

Coral reefs are under threat, but their resident bacteria could provide a protective shield. Project ReefLink is studying microbes from coral aquariums to help save reefs before it’s too late.

Exactly what Seed’s Chief Medical Officer looks for (and avoids) when identifying high-quality probiotics.

True or false: taking a new probiotic every few months helps build a more diverse gut microbiome.

Your microbiome isn’t just yours—it’s a living archive of handshakes and hugs, shared meals and subway rides.

Let’s clear the air: the frequency, sound, and smell of your farts and burps can tell you quite a bit about your health.

A field guide to what to expect during the first days, weeks, and months of taking our flagship synbiotic.

A step-by-step tour of the digestive tract, from the first bite to the final exit.

The ultimate defecation decoder: learn to read the information hidden in plain sight to gauge diet, stress, and digestive functioning.

Variety may be the spice of life, but your gut microbes appreciate a little routine. Here’s an overview of your gut’s circadian rhythm and how to keep it ticking on schedule.

Double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trials are the culmination of centuries of medical progress. Here’s how Seed is using them to add legitimacy and rigor to the probiotic space.

What exactly is bacterial vaginosis? What causes it? And how can you treat it so it doesn’t come back?

Sex can disrupt the vaginal microbiome and contribute to BV, UTIs, and more.

All vaginas have a natural scent—and no, they’re not supposed to smell like a bouquet.

The microbes in your vagina do a lot to protect you against potentially dangerous infections.

Plants and their microbes have been shaping human digestion for a very long time.

There’s a difference between fermented foods and probiotics (even if labels tell you otherwise).

Here’s how to parse the buzziest suffix in health and wellness.

Our SciCare team shares answers to the most frequently asked questions about DS-01®.

Field notes from the Aeolian Islands, where volcanic CO₂ seeps create a natural laboratory.

From carbon capture to coral resilience, applied microbiology is already at work.

Inside the search for extremophiles that consume CO₂ at remarkable rates.

A bioreactor that turns PET into a nylon precursor spent 43 days aboard the ISS.

Coral reefs support 25% of marine life—and they are running out of time.

What are probiotics? How do they work? How can you choose the right one? You’ve come to the right place.

You are home to a community of trillions of microorganisms, including 38,000,000,000,000 (that’s 38 trillion) bacteria.