Not all microbes are villains—many are vital to keeping us healthy. Researchers have created a world-first database that ...

Hugh Pym revamped his diet after a test suggested his gut health appeared to look five years older than he was ...

Chemotherapy doesn’t just kill cancer cells. It also affects the microbes in the digestive tract. Researchers at UC San Francisco have discovered that some gut bacteria can reduce the side effects of ...

The mucosal surfaces that line the body are embedded with defensive molecules that help keep microbes from causing ...

Share on Pinterest Researchers have developed a new antibiotic that effectively fights several bacteria while sparing helpful bacteria in the gut. Guido Mieth/Getty Images Antibiotics are valuable in ...

Most conversations about breast milk tend to focus on topics like nutrients, antibodies and bonding time rather than bacteria ...

Synaptic plasticity allows brains to learn, adapt, and rewire. It’s foundational to memory, problem-solving, and complex ...