Our Gut-Brain Connection Revealed by “Organs-on-a-Chip” System
‘Organs-on-a-chip’ system sheds light on how bacteria in the human digestive tract may influence neurological diseases. In many ways, our brain and our digestive tract…
‘Organs-on-a-chip’ system sheds light on how bacteria in the human digestive tract may influence neurological diseases. In many ways, our brain and our digestive tract…
Severe cases of COVID-19 often include GI symptoms Chronic diseases associated with severe COVID-19 are also associated with altered gut microbiota A growing body of…
Imbalances in type and volume of bacteria may also be implicated in “long COVID.” The variety and volume of bacteria in the gut, known as…
Possible Bittersweet Effects of Stevia Uncovered According to a new study by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) researchers, the natural sweetener stevia may lead…
The role genetics and gut bacteria play in human health has long been a fruitful source of scientific inquiry, but new research marks a significant…
Researchers have solved the mystery of why a species of bacteria that causes food poisoning can swim faster in stickier liquids, such as within guts….
Study investigates potential for the intestinal microbial community to alter drug safety and efficacy. Researchers at Princeton University have developed a systematic approach for evaluating…
A molecule commonly produced by gut microbes appears to improve memory in mice. A new study is among the first to trace the molecular connections…
When Sierra Simpson was in college, she was sick for a year with recurring fevers and vomiting. Her doctors couldn’t figure out what she had….
Mediterranean Diet Promotes Gut Bacteria Linked to ‘Healthy Aging’ in Older People Eating a Mediterranean diet for a year boosts the types of gut bacteria…
New understanding of how our microbiomes change as we age sets the stage for future research on the role microbes play in accelerating or decelerating…
At a time when kombucha is commonplace on cafe menus and “probiotic-fortified” has become the newest health buzzword, our guts have never been more relevant….
Microbiomes play essential roles in the natural processes that keep the planet and our bodies healthy, so it’s not surprising that scientists’ investigations into these…
The gut microbiome undergoes rapid and dramatic changes in species composition and gene expression when the host switches between eating cooked or raw vegetables, according…
Genetic oscillator records changes in microbiome growth patterns in vivo. For all the attention the human microbiome has been getting over the last few years,…
Testing platform will allow the research community to explore the human microbiome in new ways. The microbiome is a collection of trillions of bacteria that…
Antibiotics change the kinds of bacteria in the mouse gut as well as the bacteria’s metabolism — but diet can exacerbate the changes, a new…
Researchers identify nearly 8,000 strains of bacteria, while also clarifying their genetic and metabolic context. The human digestive tract is home to thousands of different…