"It has been a paradox that we repeatedly find the same bacterium in connection with colorectal cancer, while at the same time it is a completely normal part of the gut in healthy people," says ...

Scientists have found that a common bacterium that usually lives in the mouth can help stomach cancer grow by feeding tumors with a substance they use as fuel. The discovery suggests that this ...

Scientists discover hidden virus in gut bacteria that may be linked to colorectal cancer development, offering new insights ...

To measure how bacterial communities shift between health and disease, the team developed a new metric called the Ecological ...

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

Training harder may do more than build muscle—it could transform your gut. Researchers found that intense workouts change the ...

Stuck in pur-gut-tory? Several factors can contribute to constipation, from certain supplements and vitamins to dehydration and lack of movement. But there can even be microscopic reasons for why you ...

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

A balanced gut affects more than just digestion - it influences everything from mood, metabolism and immunity. Dr Mrinalini ...

In a new study published in Communications Biology, Houston Methodist researchers led by Sonia Villapol, Ph.D., found that ...