The human brain is a greedy organ. It gulps energy, demands constant upkeep, and somehow grew far larger (relative to body ...

New research shows gut bacteria can directly influence how the brain develops and functions. When scientists transferred ...

Biologists mapping the human microbiome expected to find new bacteria and viruses, not entities that slip through every ...

Gut Microbes may have helped fuel the evolution of large human brains, shaping brain metabolism and gene activity, new ...

Although it well known that the human gut contains a large and diverse array of bacteriophages, a functional understanding of the phage–host interactions is limited. This is, in part, due to a lack of ...

Many everyday chemicals can damage beneficial gut bacteria and potentially fuel antibiotic resistance, prompting calls to rethink chemical safety testing. A sweeping laboratory analysis of synthetic ...

A large study has revealed that dozens of widely used chemicals can damage beneficial gut bacteria. Many of these substances, ...

The typical human digestive tract is home to one of the densest communities of microorganisms on the planet. Bacteria dominate researchers’ attention, with the roles of other members of this ecosystem ...

A lot of your health issues can clear up once you start taking care of your gut. Dr Rajan explains how the gut microbiome controls different organs. | Health ...

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: ...

Breast milk contains living bacteria that transfer to babies' guts, helping build healthy digestion and immune systems.