The human body has always been crowded with microscopic passengers, from bacteria to viruses and fungi. Over the past two ...

Scientists have uncovered a direct molecular mechanism by which gut bacteria inject proteins into human cells, reshaping immune responses and potentially driving inflammatory disease. Scientists have ...

Instead of killing bacteria, scientists found a way to gently guide gut microbes to produce compounds linked to longevity and healthier aging.

Biologists mapping the human microbiome expected to find new bacteria and viruses, not entities that slip through every familiar category of life. Yet that is what several research teams now say they ...

The gut microbiome offers a unique snapshot of each individual, shaped by genetics, environmental exposures, lifestyle habits, and the body’s own physiology. “If you take two different individuals, it ...

Common gut bacteria use protein delivery systems to interact directly with human cells, reshaping how scientists view the ...

Although it well known that the human gut contains a large and diverse array of bacteriophages, a functional understanding of the phage–host interactions is limited. This is, in part, due to a lack of ...

Ozempic and drugs like it have done wonders for weight loss by mimicking the natural hormone GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1), which helps control blood sugar and appetite. Now a new study shows how ...

We talk a lot about gut health these days. Probiotics, fiber, fermented foods. There’s a whole wellness industry dedicated to the ecosystem inside us. But here’s something most people don’t realize: ...

Did you know that your gut health could be the secret to a better sex life Our expert explains why a healthy gut is essential ...