A bacterium living quietly in the intestines of a tiny tree frog has done something cancer researchers spend careers chasing: ...

Viruses known known as bacteriophages, or “bacteria eaters” in Greek, occupy the gut. NANOCLUSTERING / SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY via Getty Images You’ve probably heard of the microbiome—the hordes of ...

Poor sanitation, stress and disrupted diets can reshape gut bacteria in refugees, showing how social conditions can leave ...

One of the strongest links involved a gene called St6galnac1. This gene adds sugar molecules to the mucus lining of the gut.

Diets, Food Health Benefits, Diseases, Therapy Share and Cite: Menkovska, M. and Raza, S. (2025) Human Gut Microbiome in ...

The gut microbiome - made up of trillions of microbes in the digestive tract - is vital for digestion and overall health. Diet and medication shape these microbial ecosystems, but the contribution of ...

Scientists have discovered a 'crazy' new lifeform lurking inside our bodies. They found entirely new virus-like entities, named 'obelisks,' which are are circular bits of genetic material that contain ...

We talk a lot about gut health these days. Probiotics, fiber, fermented foods. There’s a whole wellness industry dedicated to the ecosystem inside us. But here’s something most people don’t realize: ...

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)—the so-called “forever chemicals”—have long been known to accumulate in the human body, raising alarms due to links with decreased fertility, cardiovascular ...

Microbial communities, like those in the human gut, act as powerful engines that drive the evolution and spread of ...

For decades, mental health research focused almost exclusively on the brain. Depression was framed as a chemical imbalance, anxiety as faulty ...