Now a new Northwestern University study points to the role of gut microbes. From Anatomy of the Human Body. Image by Henry Vandyke Carter. Creative Commons 3.0. In a controlled lab experiment ...

The FDA recently approved a bioengineered blood vessel, which becomes part of a patient’s body over time. It’s designed to ...

"Microbes play countless roles essential for both human and planetary health. Yet, because they're invisible and often misunderstood, their contributions frequently go unnoticed," he said.

Gut bacteria-produced exopolysaccharides (EPS) help regulate metabolism by modulating gut microbiota, promoting SCFA ...

Altered vaginal flora may also lead to development of bacterial vaginosis (due to Gardenella sp.) Probiotics can help prevent ...

Rapidly spreading, harrowing and potentially lethal, a necrotizing soft tissue infection — so-called flesh-eating disease — ...

You, my friend, are what scientists call a "holobiont"- an organism made up of human cells and the multiplicity of ...

Microbiology is a biological science focused on the study of microorganisms. These are organisms that cannot be seen by the naked eye, such as bacteria, viruses, parasites, and single-celled algae and ...

Soft drinks with added sugar might increase a person's risk of type 2 diabetes by affecting their gut microbiome, new research suggests.

The human gut microbiome is a complex community ... have enabled researchers to compare microbiomes, with a focus on bacteria. The microbiome field is moving towards interventional studies in ...

While some studies suggest probiotics may help you lose weight and belly fat, more research is needed on their effectiveness.