The human gut is home to microorganisms that outnumber our cells by a factor of 10 to 1. Now, discoveries
Discoveries reshape understanding of gut microbiome
Gut bacteria linked to weight gain following chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer
Approximately 30% of breast cancer patients who receive chemotherapy treatment gain weight, though it is unclear why this phenomenon occurs
This is why fermented food is so good for us – and it includes two breakfast favourites
Think of all the adjectives you could use to describe your favourite meals. Now tell us how far down the
6 foods you can eat to boost your immune system, because gut health is really important
Add these foods to your diet to support your immune system, mood and energy, all via your gut. Delving into
New gut-brain link: how gut mucus could help treat brain disorders
Mucus is the first line of defence against bad bacteria in our gut. But could it also be part of
Genetic ‘fingerprints’ implicate gut bacterium in bowel cancer
A common type of bacteria found in our guts could contribute to bowel cancer, according to research funded by a
The gut may be involved in the development of multiple sclerosis
The gut has long been suspected to play a role in autoimmune disease. A research team has now identified evidence
Targeting alpha-synuclein in the gut may slow down Parkinson’s disease
Aggregates of the protein alpha-synuclein arising in the gut may play a key role in the development of Parkinson’s disease
Even the fetus has gut bacteria, study shows
A study in humans and mice demonstrated that a fetus has its own microbiome, or communities of bacteria living in
Gut immunity more developed before birth than previously thought
Most biology textbooks explain that the fetal immune system is largely undeveloped and that it learns after being exposed to