No matter how much they brush their teeth, some people still get more cavities than others, in part because of differences in ...

Every meal you eat feeds more than just you. The trillions of microbes in your gut thrive—or suffer—depending on what’s on ...

Scientists may have found a new way to spot early signs of obesity, which could lead to novel prevention strategies. A study ...

Researchers found that small doses of an antibiotic can coax gut bacteria into producing a life-extending compound. In worms, ...

Fermented foods contain probiotics, which support the gut microbiome. Kombucha is a fermented tea, but there are several other fermented foods that contain more gut health properties.

An average adult carries up to half a kilogram of bacteria in their body, most of it in the intestines. These microbes develop shortly after birth and help digest food, breaking down fibre that the ...

The human gut is home to trillions of beneficial microbes that play a crucial role in health. Disruptions in this delicate ...

Viruses and bacteria get a bad rap around the world but now Flinders University experts are identifying the positive 'upside' of powerful benefits that microbes have on human health. Flinders ...

Instead of killing bacteria, scientists found a way to gently guide gut microbes to produce compounds linked to longevity and healthier aging.

In a recent review published in the journal Microbiome, researchers synthesized evidence on how maternal intestinal bacteria, human milk components, and the maternal environment influence infant ...

Invisible in their trillions, microbes dwell in our bodies, grow in soils, live on trees and are integral to planetary health ...

"Like any good animal, we sense the change of seasons through a hundred subtle clues. Leaves change and shed, becoming crispy ...