Our bodies are host to trillions of microbes, many of which live in our gastrointestinal tract. Those gut microbes are closely related to many aspects of our health, and disruption in the gut ...

The huge and diverse community of microbes in the human gastrointestinal tract is intimately linked to many aspects of our health and well-being. Since discovering its importance, researchers have ...

The human body works hard to prevent outside substances from entering the brain — which makes it a challenge to get drugs into the brain to treat neurological diseases. A study published today in ...

A study published in October linked urinary tract infections with food contamination.

Scientists and chefs have collaborated on a new study that demonstrates how fermented foods can be used to drive participatory science projects that both engage the public and advance our ...

Several strains of drug-resistant bacteria and fungi were discovered on the floors, ceilings, door handles and toilet surfaces in three major hospitals' bathrooms in Scotland, a new study found.

A new study has revealed important associations between the gut microbiome and eczema in infancy. A new study has revealed important associations between the gut microbiome and eczema in infancy and ...