It is now widely recognised that host–microbiome interactions play a major role in the control of energy metabolism and ...

A case in point is a recent study in Nature by Gordon and colleagues 1, which examined the role of gut bacteria in the development of obesity. The new study by Gordon and colleagues 1 provides ...

Researchers found that gut microbiome composition is strongly linked to metabolic health across different life stages, with ...

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.

Biologists converted gut bacteria into miniature protein factories that manufacture and release a sustained flow of targeted proteins inside the lower intestines. This technique solves one of the ...

What you eat isn't just nutrition for you, it also feeds the trillions of bacteria that live in your gut. Every person is different, but if you want to improve your digestion, lose weight or look ...

Gut health impacts not just digestion but also metabolic, cardiovascular, and immune health. By making small, consistent ...

Psychology is not the only reason for an irresistible sweet tooth that puts people at risk for high blood sugar, obesity, and diabetes; biology, the community of bacteria in the gut, are also ...

Consuming yoghurt regularly may reduce bowel cancer risk by altering the body’s gut bacteria, a new study has found. The ...

Western diets—high in processed foods and low in fiber—are associated with obesity, diabetes and heart disease. These diets ...