Gut bacteria aren’t just passive passengers—they can actively send proteins straight into our cells. Using microscopic injection systems, even harmless microbes can influence immune responses and ...

You may be familiar with the idea that your gut and skin are home to a collection of microbes – fungi, bacteria and viruses – that are vital for keeping you healthy. But did you know that your eyes ...

Share on Pinterest The collections of bacteria in the gut may play a role in the regulation of stress responses, an animal study suggests. Image credit: Justin Lewis/Getty Images. Experts are ...

Researchers are linking human activity to increased gene transfer from soil bacteria to humans. Soil plays a much bigger role in the spread of antibiotic resistance than one might imagine.

WHEN living with a partner, you might be sharing more than just the same home, lifestyle and interests. You might also share ...

Parkinson’s disease is a long-term condition that affects the brain and makes it harder for people to control their movements ...

As mice age, changes in the microorganisms in their guts contribute to cognitive decline by altering signalling between the gut and brain. A series of studies in humans and with animal models have ...

The gut microbiome, also referred to as gut bacteria or gut microbiota, is a diverse community of microorganisms that reside in the digestive tract, primarily in the intestines. Your body is home to ...

When living with a partner, you might be sharing more than just the same home, lifestyle and interests. You might also share various microscopic organisms residing on and in you. This community of ...