lifestyle factors influence the composition of the oral microbiome - the beneficial bacteria and other microbes living in the ...

Microbes unable to break down carbohydrates belong to a newly identified family of marine bacteria. A German-American ...

Interactions between the microbiota, the host (cultured organisms), and the environment play a crucial role in ensuring the ...

Alcohol can worsen Crohn’s disease symptoms, but the impact varies from person to person. It may depend on what and how much ...

A research team has discovered two remarkable species of bacteria in the tissue of two deep-sea corals from the Gulf of Mexico. These previously unknown symbionts of the corals have an extremely small ...

Recent research has been pointing to the gut as ground zero for mental and physical wellness. Local health professionals weigh in.

“By reducing or modifying the presence of bacteria associated with [rheumatoid arthritis], it may be possible to lower the ...

Changes in the gut microbiome before rheumatoid arthritis is developed could provide a window of opportunity for preventative treatments, new research suggests.

Findings suggest that molecules made by gut bacteria are key for the beneficial effects of the ketogenic diet in MS models.

If the study translates to humans, it points toward a new way of treating MS and other autoimmune disorders with supplements.

Summary: Certain gut bacteria may play crucial roles in aging, with implications for promoting healthier aging. Research conducted on over 200 octogenarians found a decline in key bacteria, such as ...