The hazards associated with microplastic pollution are becoming increasingly recognized. However, one study suggests that researchers have misjudged the impacts of nanoplastics — the insidiously ...

While bacteria capable of degrading the Ara h 1 and 2 proteins were detected and isolated for a variety of genera, including Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, and Veillonella, bacteria from the genus ...

New research finds there is significant variation in the anatomy of the human digestive system, with pronounced differences possible between healthy individuals. The finding has implications for ...

This story is part of a series exploring human anatomy and physiology complexities. Each story in this collection showcases discoveries reshaping our understanding of the body's inner workings, ...

The human gut figures prominently in some of the English language’s most cliched expressions. We’re often told to “trust our gut” when it comes time to make a tricky decision. Movies or television ...