Bacteria are constantly moving with the help of motility organs called flagella or pili to colonize new niches. Also, bacteria can exchange information, like "speaking to each other," and thus acquire ...

Researchers have discovered a new family of signaling proteins, widespread in bacterial kingdom and contributes to regulating bacterial motility and DNA uptake mechanisms.

Bacteria are constantly moving by help of motility organs called flagella or pili to colonize new niches. Also, bacteria can exchange information ...

Anxiety activates the sympathetic nervous system—the body’s “fight-or-flight” response —which diverts blood flow away from digestion toward muscles and the brain. 2 This can disrupt normal intestinal ...

Gastroenterologist Dr. Kumkum Patel identifies three surprising triggers behind most IBS cases: untreated food poisoning, chronic stress, and chronic ...

The “healthy” habits that could be causing your stomach problems The modern wellness movement has created an environment where people eagerly adopt habits promoted as beneficial ...

That includes breaking down fiber, regulating metabolism, supporting nutrient absorption, synthesizing vitamins, controlling inflammation and fighting off pathogens. Your gut even has a direct line to ...

New research reveals how chronic stress alters the gut microbiome, fueling imbalances that may raise disease risks.

Ever felt a sense of tightness in the stomach – so much so that when you press on it, it feels like something solid is residing in your belly? If that is the case, it could be bloating, often ...

If you are seated at your desk job for long hours, Dr Ganesan gives a vital reality check, sharing the consequences.

Make the most of starchy, carbohydrate-rich foods, such as potatoes, rice, pasta and bread by allowing them to cool after cooking, and then eating them. This creates resistant starch, a type of ...