Scientists link baker’s yeast evolution to ancient human movements, suggesting we’ve been shaping microbial life far longer ...

Eat mindfully to support digestion. “Digestion starts in the brain, so slowing down, chewing thoroughly, and stepping away ...

People with this condition are often advised to avoid foods high in simple carbohydrates and sugars, such as corn syrup, high-fructose corn syrup, white bread and pasta, white rice, white flour, ...

Research on the gut microbiome has focused mainly on bacteria, but bacteriophages and fungi play critical roles as well, with significant influences on health and disease.

Balancing your gut microbiome isn’t about eradicating all bad bacteria—it’s about creating an environment where the good bacteria thrive and keep the harmful ones in check ...

In pursuit of ‘good’ bacteria in the gut, there seems to be a probiotic for everyone these days, writes dietitian Leslie Beck ...

In what could be one of the most significant gene technology developments in decades, a NSW Government scientist has led a team of international ...

This happens when certain yeast or fungi—most commonly Saccharomyces cerevisiae or Candida species—overgrow in the gut. When ...

Interestingly, Candida glabrata is more closely genetically related to baker’s yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) than it is to Candida albicans or Candida parapsilosis. Most yeast species that ...

In kitchens across the world, from high-end restaurants to home pantries, fermented foods are experiencing a remarkable ...