An experiment in lab mice found that certain human gut bacteria can absorb PFAS, commonly called "forever chemicals," until ...

A mini model of the human intestines suggests that chlamydia bacteria can colonize the gut, potentially contributing to ...

The metabolism of bacteria under the microscope: New method reveals host-microbe interactions Date: November 8, 2023 Source: Kiel University Summary: The fascinating world of bacteria that live as ...

Scientists have demonstrated that select human gut bacteria can bioaccumulate and sequester PFAS ‘forever chemicals’, ...

Hundreds of different species of microbes live, laugh, and love in your gut. In the future, one of these might serve a new function: microscopic in-house pharmacist.

Scientists in Germany have shown that chlamydia bacteria can successfully infect the human gut, at least in the lab.

Scientists have a new clue in the mystery of why younger people are getting more colon cancer. It may have to do with a toxin produced by a common gut microbe.

A chemical produced by gut bacteria could be the basis for a non-invasive test for endometriosis – and mouse experiments suggest it might also help treat the condition ...

Some bacteria form protective communities called biofilms, which rely on amyloid assemblies (similar in structure to the plaques which form in the brain) as a structural scaffold.

The metabolism of bacteria under the microscope: new method reveals host-microbe interactions North German researchers are developing a method that reveals the chemical communication between ...

Eating certain types of food could promote species of gut bacteria that can help your body fight off dangerous infections.