If an intestinal inhabitant such as the bacterium Escherichia coli (E. coli) becomes resistant to many antibiotics, it can ...

One example of this food-to-gut transmission involves strains of Lacticaseibacillus paracasei, which are common in fermented foods and have been found to colonize the human gut.These microbes ...

In conclusion, this study shows that the gut microbiota can directly influence binge-eating behavior triggered by yo-yo ...

A simple salad made up of crunchy lettuce and onions topped with juicy tomatoes shares the plate with an army of ingredients invisible to the human eye—a thriving world of microscopic life. While ...

Research shows gut microbiome could help eliminate persistent PFAS that linger in bodies for years, as scientists work to ...

Scientists discovered three new species of sea spiders that live near the ocean floor and feast on bacteria that convert ...

We May Be Eating Microbes Soon, and That’s a Good Thing Scientists and entrepreneurs have big goals for tiny organisms, from feeding people in war zones to curbing climate impacts.

New research shows that certain bacteria in the microbiome soak up "forever chemicals," or PFAS. The findings raise the possibility that probiotics could help remove some PFAS from our bodies.

Using bacteria to take a bite out of plastic pollution is not new. But can the same microbes be used as a food source? By Sara Talpos/Undark Published Aug 22, 2024 8:33 AM EDT This article was ...

Researchers are tracking multi-drug resistant bacteria in South Africa’s water to see how it endangers food safety when it’s ...

Now, a team of researchers have curated the largest-ever database of microorganisms from more than 2,500 different foods. 4 The collection, published in Cell, includes over 500 new microbial species ...