A metabolic byproduct formed when gut bacteria break down dietary fiber appears to protect against dangerous fungal ...

Fearless bacteria have colonized extreme environments, adapted to vast temperatures and pH fluctuations, and acclimated to diverse hosts. Among these multitudes of species is the exclusive club of ...

Balance must be maintained among the trillions of microbes that live in the gastrointestinal tract. The gut microbiome has to host enough beneficial microbes to help control the levels of potentially ...

Research led by the University of Cambridge has found the first clear evidence that the "good" gut bacteria Bifidobacterium breve in pregnant mothers regulates the placenta's production of hormones ...

As they ferment this fibre, they produce compounds called short-chain fatty acids that help maintain the gut lining, support ...

The last decade has seen gut health linked to a multitude of health benefits. So could it also play a role in helping to prevent cardiovascular disease? This growing understanding of the importance of ...

It’s time to start trusting your gut — at least when it comes to staying young and living longer. Research has shown that the gut microbiomes of healthy older people — including those in their 90s ...

Consuming a mixture of eight good, or probiotic, bacteria reduces symptoms in patients with ulcerative colitis that doesn't respond to conventional medications. Ulcerative colitis is a severe ...

Scientists may soon turn to bacteria originally found in feces to help cure chronic wounds more quickly. An open wound, for example, is a perfect little breeding pool for bacteria. But not all ...

A new study has unveiled fascinating insights into the complex relationship between milk fat globules and bacteria. The research, published in Food Chemistry, explores how the structural properties of ...

Researchers have discovered that a mutation in the cellulose making machinery of E. coli bacteria allows them to cause severe disease in people -- 'good' bacteria make cellulose and 'bad' bacteria can ...

Researchers discovered a concerning association between bacteremia and probiotic use, particularly with Clostridium butyricum (C. butyricum) MIYAIRI 588. Whole-genome sequencing revealed that all C.