Soil contamination by cadmium is a growing global challenge that threatens food safety, agricultural productivity, and ...

The huge and diverse community of microbes in the human gastrointestinal tract is intimately linked to many aspects of our ...

Probiotics are an umbrella term for the live microorganisms that we consume that will eventually flourish in our gut. Common sources include yogurt, fermented pickles, and kimchi. Within these foods, ...

In recent years, scientists have learned that the key beneficial infant gut bacteria Bifidobacterium infantis are ...

Beneficial bacteria occupy specific regions in the gut, contributing to our health via the microbiome. A new study has identified the genes that good bacteria use to colonize these regions, opening ...

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and their collaborators have developed a new technology to track beneficial bacteria after fecal microbiota transplants (FMT). The approach ...

At a time of year when many are spring cleaning homes, here’s advice from experts: Protect your house’s microbiome for your health. The world around us, including our homes, is full of microorganisms ...

A healthy gut is more than good digestion — it’s the foundation of strong immunity and overall wellness. The gut is home to ...

Cleaning a fish tank is a delicate process. Discover how to change water without throwing a tank's ecosystem into disarray.

A healthy gut is dominated by anaerobic bacteria, which thrive in the absence of oxygen, whereas inflammatory bowel disease is marked by an imbalanced, inflamed gut environment featuring oxygen-loving ...

When babies struggle with poor sleep, parents often suffer right alongside them. Growing evidence shows that a baby's gut ...

Crop breeding for higher yields may be unintentionally reducing the beneficial microorganisms that help plants absorb nutrients Modern corn, wheat, and beans have dramatically different root systems ...