https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/goodman/news-rss/?orgId=116191&title=News A selection of the latest research, academic, and other newsworthy developments at Goodman Lab en-us Copyright 2026 Yale School of Medicine Thu, 14 May 2026 21:14:45 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/goodman/news-article/counterproductive-effect-of-parkinsons-disease-drug/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/goodman/news-article/counterproductive-effect-of-parkinsons-disease-drug/ The drug can disrupt the gut microbiome in a way that hinders the efficacy of levodopa, a Parkinson’s disease treatment that increases dopamine in the brain. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/goodman/news-article/andrew-goodman-wins-pew-charitable-trust-innovation-fund-award/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/goodman/news-article/andrew-goodman-wins-pew-charitable-trust-innovation-fund-award/ The award, which supports interdisciplinary collaborations, will support Andrew Goodman’s research into how drugs and microbes alter the gut microbiome. Tue, 09 Dec 2025 16:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/goodman/news-article/twenty-seven-ysm-faculty-members-recognized-for-highly-cited-research/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/goodman/news-article/twenty-seven-ysm-faculty-members-recognized-for-highly-cited-research/ Yale School of Medicine faculty members were recognized for publishing studies that rank in the top 1% based on the number of citations they received in their field. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 08:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/goodman/news-article/non-antibiotic-drugs-also-disrupt-the-microbiome/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/goodman/news-article/non-antibiotic-drugs-also-disrupt-the-microbiome/ Researchers identify non-antibiotic drugs that disrupt the microbiome—sometimes in surprising ways. Mon, 04 Aug 2025 19:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/goodman/news-article/joseph-mougous-joins-department-of-microbial-pathogenesis/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/goodman/news-article/joseph-mougous-joins-department-of-microbial-pathogenesis/ Joseph Mougous, an international leader in microbiology and Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator, is bringing his lab to Yale School of Medicine. Tue, 11 Mar 2025 04:00:00 Z https://westcampus.yale.edu/news/2025-02-04-the-hidden-battle-in-your-gut-how-one-bacterium-outsmarts-its-rivals https://westcampus.yale.edu/news/2025-02-04-the-hidden-battle-in-your-gut-how-one-bacterium-outsmarts-its-rivals Scientists at the Microbial Sciences Institute reveal a strategy used by microbes to stay ahead in the ‘molecular arms race’ taking place in our gut. Tue, 04 Feb 2025 05:00:00 Z https://westcampus.yale.edu/news/2024-10-04-molecular-map-shows-the-way-towards-better-food-choices https://westcampus.yale.edu/news/2024-10-04-molecular-map-shows-the-way-towards-better-food-choices Developed by scientists at the Yale Microbial Sciences Institute, a new map of the molecules in our food holds promise in nurturing optimal gut health Thu, 03 Oct 2024 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/goodman/news-article/case-announces-newly-elected-members/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/goodman/news-article/case-announces-newly-elected-members/ Thirteen members of the Yale School of Medicine (YSM) and Yale School of Public Health (YSPH) faculties have been elected to the Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering (CASE). In all, 35 of Connecticut’s leading experts in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine were elected this year. Mon, 26 Feb 2024 06:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/goodman/news-article/goodman-is-named-chair-of-microbial-pathogenesis/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/goodman/news-article/goodman-is-named-chair-of-microbial-pathogenesis/ Andrew Goodman, PhD, C.N.H. Long Professor of Microbial Pathogenesis and director of the Yale Microbial Sciences Institute, has been appointed chair of the Department of Microbial Pathogenesis. Over the past year, Goodman has served as interim chair of the department. Thu, 06 Jul 2023 04:00:00 Z https://forhumanity.yale.edu/news/transforming-cancer-care-through-microbiome https://forhumanity.yale.edu/news/transforming-cancer-care-through-microbiome A generous donation has brought together an interdisciplinary group of Yale researchers to examine how the microbiome affects BRCA-related cancers. Fri, 09 Dec 2022 04:00:00 Z