A new study pinpoints two species of bacteria that work together to dry out the lining of the gut and cause constipation ...

A global atlas mapping two key gut bacteria in infants around the world has uncovered a treasure trove of bacterial strains ...

But for some scientists, the hunt has not ended – it’s just moved to a different place. These modern-day Ponce de Leóns are investigating whether gut microbes hold the secret to aging well. The gut ...

In A Nutshell Researchers in Japan identified two common gut bacteria, Akkermansia muciniphila and Bacteroides ...

Although we often conceive of microorganisms — germs — as bad, the vast majority of them are not.

Scientists have identified a “missing microbe” that is often absent in babies from western countries and raises the prospect ...

Scientists have pinpointed a group of bacteria that consistently appear in high numbers in healthy people, suggesting that ...

Your gut is home to trillions of bacteria that constantly “sense” their surroundings to survive and thrive. New research shows that beneficial gut microbes, especially common Clostridia bacteria, can ...

Your gut bacteria are constantly sensing, moving, and sharing nutrients to keep the microbiome thriving.

A mysterious, hard-to-grow gut bacterium keeps showing up in healthy people worldwide—and it may be quietly protecting our microbiomes.

Among the many trillions of microorganisms in the human gut is Blautia luti. Like many gut bacteria, it metabolizes ...

Scientists created smart underwear that measures farts, helping researchers track gut microbes and define what normal ...