Probiotic Lactobacillus bacteria use enzymes situationally to manipulate bile acids and promote their own survival in the gut. New research from North Carolina State University reveals that probiotic ...

The relationship between the gut bacteria and the brain is called the microbiome-gut-brain axis. In the past, studies have found that people with extreme behavioural conditions, such as autism and ...

Researchers have identified how Lactobacillus, a member of our guts’ microbiome community, affects a critical immune system protein, influencing stress levels and mental health. The findings could ...

Fermented foods have long been culinary staples, but they continue to get attention for their health benefits since they’re rich in antioxidants and are anti-inflammatory. They’re also an excellent ...

Bacteria are everywhere, even in our bodies. While some might be dangerous, many have beneficial, positive roles. Researchers have now found that there are lactobacilli in the urinary tracts of human ...

Recurrent cystitis (RC) is a frequent infection of the urinary tract and bladder, which is highly prevalent among postmenopausal women. Under healthy circumstances, the human vagina is home to a host ...

New insight on how bacteria in the lungs protect against invading pathogens has been published. In healthy organisms, 'commensal' bacteria, which live inside the host without harming it, provide a ...

New insight on how bacteria in the lungs protect against invading pathogens has been published today in the open-access eLife journal. In healthy organisms, 'commensal' bacteria, which live inside the ...