Antibiotics are indispensable for treating bacterial infections. But why are they sometimes ineffective, even when the ...

A new Weizmann Institute study identified all of the proteins in a stool sample – those from the microbiome, the human body and food – revealing the hidden secrets of the intestines and their impact o ...

Bacteria samples were taken at four sites in London, Nottingham and Manchester. All were found to be contaminated with faecal ...

Bacteria samples were taken at four sites in London, Nottingham and Manchester. All were found to be contaminated with faecal ...

Real-time imaging shows that bacterial resilience to antibiotics is not caused by a few ‘persisters’, but is a ...

Probiotics may help with many health conditions. Although they're generally safe, it's important to talk with your doctor ...

With every bite of food we take, our intestinal immune system must make a big decision. Tasked with defending us from foreign ...

Study reveals how immune cells in the gut distinguish between food and harmful pathogens, shedding light on the origins of both food allergies and intestinal diseases.

Since your intestinal villi are responsible for absorbing ... Other possible causes of villous atrophy, including infection with parasites (Giardia), bacteria (Whipple disease), HIV, mycobacteria ...

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This is normally harmless in small amounts but can cause infections and other health problems ... may be more effective than taking probiotics directly, as new bacteria added to the intestinal tract ...

but the biggest risk factor is having an infection of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) bacteria. In the United States, it's estimated that 5% of people have gastric intestinal metaplasia and 5% ...