Recent research has delved deep into the manifold ways in which diet can affect gut health throughout a person's life. Here ...

Colibactin is a powerful toxin produced by Escherichia coli and other bacteria living in the human gut. This highly unstable ...

A study revealed 168 common chemicals may disrupt gut health through daily exposure from food, water and household items, ...

A closeup look at colibactin’s structure reveals chemical motifs that guide its mutation-wreaking “warheads” to specific stretches of DNA.

A significant study from the University of Cambridge finds that everyday pesticides and industrial chemicals can kill ...

A new study shows that everyday chemicals can disturb gut microbes, change community balance, and even increase antibiotic ...

Researchers found that a non-absorbed antibiotic can trigger gut bacteria to make longevity-promoting compounds. A research ...

Presence of fecal and skin microbes on kitchen cutting boards indicates poor hygiene that increases the risk of food ...

Our gut microbiome is so important its often called “the second brain.” This bustling community of trillions of microbes ...

The microbes inside our bodies not only help break down food but also impact our health. Yet their precise influence is not ...

Gut bacteria shown to produce serotonin, revealing new pathways for IBS therapy. Researchers at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden have uncovered new details about how gut bacteria interact with ...