Can the community of microbes in our digestive track influence our mental state and, if so, how? That’s a focus […]
Persistent environmental contaminant changes the gut microbiome of mice
An industrial chemical—phased out since 2002, but previously used in stain and water-repellent products and firefighting foam—alters the gut microbiome […]
Babies’ gut bacteria affected by delivery method, Baby Biome project shows
Babies born vaginally have different gut bacteria—their microbiome—than those delivered by Caesarean, research has shown. Scientists from the Wellcome Sanger […]
How boosting gut bacteria may help to battle cancer
How boosting gut bacteria may help to battle cancer by stimulating the body to create specialist immune cells that can […]
Scientists find psychiatric drugs affect gut contents
Scientists have found that antidepressants and other psychiatric drugs can change the quantity and composition of gut bacteria in rats. […]
How diet and medication impact gut bacteria and human health
Research published in Cell on 29th August by the groups of Filipe Cabreiro from the MRC London Institute of Medical […]
New study links high-fat diet and gut bacteria to insulin resistance
Researchers have discovered how our choice of diet can weaken our gut immune system and lead to the development of […]
How common gut bacteria trigger a lethal autoimmune disease
What causes the immune system, designed to protect us, to turn on the body and attack healthy cells? Common bacteria […]
Could you have a sensitive gut?
(HealthDay)—If you’ve ever wondered why emotional distress causes stomach cramps or a mad dash to the bathroom, know that there’s […]
A Few Easy Diet Swaps Helped This Guy Lose His Gut and Get a Six-Pack
The “freshman fifteen” is universally acknowledged for a reason—most college students can’t help but gain a few pounds in their […]