Many everyday chemicals can damage beneficial gut bacteria and potentially fuel antibiotic resistance, prompting calls to ...

There is a possible link to IgA nephropathy, an autoimmune kidney disease. The bacterium Paraprevotella may alter the ...

Scientists studying thousands of rats discovered that gut bacteria are shaped by both personal genetics and the genetics of ...

Probiotics are live microorganisms that contain "good" bacteria and yeasts. These "good" organisms can improve your gut and overall health. Some researchers believe that probiotics can also help with ...

A large study shows how everyday food choices shape gut bacteria linked to weight, blood sugar, and overall health.

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.

What we eat doesn’t just affect our bodies — it also shapes the evolution of the trillions of microbes living inside us. A ...