But they also interact with the human nervous system. Microbes can produce compounds that affect the way neurons work. They ...

The human gut microbiota, a dynamic ecosystem of trillions of microorganisms, plays a pivotal role in regulating host ...

Millions of people around the world have an autoimmune disorder known as rheumatoid arthritis, which can cause serious joint pain, swelling, and damage... | Microbiology ...

A study from Jiangnan University reveals that a gut microbe, Bacteroides vulgatus, can naturally regulate blood sugar levels ...

New research has connected toxins produced by E. coli bacteria to the types of colorectal cancer tumors more likely to affect ...

Climate change impacts gut microbiota, affecting human health; interdisciplinary research needed to understand and mitigate ...

Across the globe, more than a billion people live with obesity. It's not just a matter of weight—it's tied to serious health ...

The Human Intestinal Bacteria Collection (HiBC) offers scientists access to over 300 live gut bacterial strains, many never studied before, empowering research into inflammation, immunity ...

The gastrointestinal tract holds a vast community of diverse microbes, and many of them play crucial roles in our health. | ...

Scientists inserted DNA-encoding methylmercury detoxification enzymes into the genome of an abundant human gut bacterium. The engineered bacterium detoxified methylmercury in the gut of mice and ...

Working with international collaborators, the team discovered the black rat (Rattus rattus), an invasive species commonly ...