The most extensive study of the gut microbiome in Africa has discovered new microbial species and never-before-reported metagenomes from several African sites. The paper, titled "Expanding the human ...

Scientists have developed a new technology to efficiently isolate a specific subset of gut bacteria from fecal samples that are recognized by IgA antibodies. These 'IgA-coated' bacteria are associated ...

The presence of certain bacteria in the gut microbiota, and fluctuations in a person's metabolism, can be seen in people who ...

The community of microbes in the human gut serves many important roles. New research has shown that certain bacteria in the ...

For decades, medicine looked at the human body in parts. The heart belonged to cardiologists, the brain to neurologists, and the digestive system to gastroenterologists. But scientists are ...

A new study shows that the human gut microbiota can pinpoint whether an adult lives in Wuhan or Shiyan, two cities 500 km apart in China's Hubei Province, with 94% accuracy. This microbial signature ...

The human gut microbiome contains a world of microbes. We look at the the bacteria that deeply affect our health and well-being. Data source: 1. Dan W et al., 2022. Human Microbiota in Esophageal ...

Your gut microbiome influences digestion, immunity, metabolism, and even inflammation. New research suggests that adding a ...

The microbiome is a gut-wrenching mystery. One day, it’s the key to immortality; the next, it’s just along for the ride. If you’ve ever been told to fear sweeteners, shun sugar, and bow to fermented ...

Crusty bread, fried meat and roasted coffee owe their characteristic taste and browning to chemical reactions that occur when ...