gut microbiome

The human gut is home to trillions of bacteria, fungi and viruses collectively known as the gut microbiome and these microbes play a vital role in maintaining overall health by aiding digestion, regulating metabolism and supporting the…

A new University of British Columbia study challenges the long-held belief that a baby's gut microbiome is predominantly moulded by their mother's vaginal microbiome, while also giving fresh insight on the variables that do impact its…

80% of our happy hormone, serotonin, are produced in the gut and it has an implication in almost every type of behaviour such as hunger, being emotional, being moody, cognitionA healthy gut microbiome not only keeps your immunity system…

It’s officially the party season of the year! This time of the year is filled with gatherings and parties with family, friends and colleagues. We often tend to go ‘off’ routine and indulge in treats and celebratory drinks thus bombarding…

According to a recent study, the nanomaterial graphene oxide, which is utilized in everything from electronics to biomolecule sensors, can indirectly influence the immune system through the gut microbiome.The study on zebrafish by…

Rhesus macaques on Cayo Santiago grooming each other Lauren Brent While a vast body of research focuses on how the transmission of parasites occurs when animals interact with each other or even interactions between human beings and animals…

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - FEBRUARY 19: Clinical support technician Douglas Condie extracts viruses from ... swab samples so that the genetic structure of a virus can be analysed and identified in the coronavirus testing laboratory at Glasgow…

Let’s indulge our inner child and ask the question we’ve all asked when we were small © Copyright by GrrlScientist | hosted by Forbes A sign for public restrooms. (Photo by Robert Alexander / Getty Images)Getty Images Now that the…

Young pigs' gut microorganisms were changed toward a more favorable profile after two weeks of consuming a diet high in tomatoes, according to a recent study. The research was published in the journal Microbiology Spectrum.After observing…

A woman has revealed an enterprising, albeit odoriferous, way to earn up to $280,000 per year — but it’s not for the faint hearted.A clip detailing her pretty-gross life hack reveals she began making an extra income after she discovered you…