Microbial generalists form planet-wide networks across ecosystems
In a new study published in Cell, scientists in the Bork Group at EMBL Heidelberg reveal that microbes…
Is Black Coffee Good For You? Benefits & Pro Drinking Tips
There haven’t been a lot of studies done on this directly, but the short answer is: maybe. “In…
Computational method clarifies microbial signals in tumor sequencing
When scientists sequence tumor DNA, they typically find small amounts of genetic code from bacteria, viruses and fungi…
There’s probiotics and prebiotics, and now, postbiotics
More and more people are consuming gut health supplements nowadays. These can consist of prebiotics, probiotics, and more…
How modern lifestyles reprogram the gut microbiome and shape disease risk
From jet lag and poor sleep to exercise and chronic stress, this review unpacks how everyday lifestyle factors…
Short-term oatmeal diet improves cholesterol and metabolic health markers
A short-term oat-based diet appears to be surprisingly effective at reducing the cholesterol level. This is indicated by…
Viruses in Wastewater: Silent Drivers of Pollution Removal and Antibiotic Resistance
Newswise — These findings suggest that current monitoring strategies, which rely heavily on bacterial indicators alone, may miss…
Gut health foods: Simple swaps to boost fibre and fix your microbiome
Processed foods tend to have less fibre – soluble, insoluble, or starch-resistant – than whole foods. These types…
Gut microbes shown to directly shape brain function and evolution
A groundbreaking new study reveals that changes to the gut microbiome can change the way the brain works.…
Probiotic supplementation restores beneficial gut bacteria in breastfed infants
In recent years, scientists have learned that key beneficial infant gut bacteria Bifidobacterium infantis are disappearing from infants…
Understanding how the immune system protects against fungal pathogenicity
The yeast Candida albicans colonizes mucosal surfaces and is usually harmless. However, under certain conditions it can cause…
Gut bacteria mimicry can accelerate the progression of multiple sclerosis
If gut bacteria are too similar to the protective layer of nerves, they can misdirect the immune system…