When tested on their own and in mice, these bacterial strains from the human microbiome show promise in accumulating PFAS ...

Gut bacteria are known to be a key factor in many health-related concerns. However, the number and variety of them is vast, ...

Cambridge scientists have spotted gut bacteria that greedily soak up PFAS “forever chemicals,” then ferry them safely out of ...

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

Certain types of microbes found in the human gut can absorb toxic “forever chemicals” from their surroundings, a study has ...

Lower diversity in the oral microbiome was linked to higher depressive symptoms in a large U.S. sample, with especially ...

For decades, oral health care has mainly focused on preventing cavities and gum disease. However, scientific research has ...

Scientists have discovered that certain species of microbe found in the human gut can absorb PFAS - the toxic and long-lasting ‘forever chemicals.’ They say boosting these species in our gut ...

It’s not always obvious which of the multitude of species of bacteria riding around in us should be classified as germs and ...

University of Cambridge scientists discovered gut bacteria can absorb and remove up to 74% of toxic PFAS "forever chemicals" ...

Mouse study shows human gut bacteria can absorb PFAS, hinting at potential pathways to cut “forever chemicals” in the body.