Every meal you eat feeds more than just you. The trillions of microbes in your gut thrive—or suffer—depending on what’s on your plate, influencing everything from your digestion to your immune system ...

Scientists may have found a new way to spot early signs of obesity, which could lead to novel prevention strategies. A study ...

No matter how much they brush their teeth, some people still get more cavities than others, in part because of differences in ...

An average adult carries up to half a kilogram of bacteria in their body, most of it in the intestines. These microbes develop shortly after birth and help digest food, breaking down fibre that the ...

Researchers found that small doses of an antibiotic can coax gut bacteria into producing a life-extending compound. In worms, ...

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

Viruses and bacteria get a bad rap around the world but now Flinders University experts are identifying the positive 'upside' of powerful benefits that microbes have on human health. Flinders ...

In a recent review published in the journal Microbiome, researchers synthesized evidence on how maternal intestinal bacteria, human milk components, and the maternal environment influence infant ...

Normally, PTPN2 helps maintain gut health by controlling inflammation and supporting a balanced gut microbiome. However, some ...

Viruses and bacteria get a bad rap around the world but now Flinders University experts are identifying the positive ‘upside’ of powerful benefits that microbes have on human health. Flinders ...

"Like any good animal, we sense the change of seasons through a hundred subtle clues. Leaves change and shed, becoming crispy ...