Dear Doctors: I am a vegan, and after a meal, I have uncomfortable and smelly intestinal gas. It has only ever eased when I took an antibiotic and after colonoscopy prep. I assume that’s because these ...

Chinese scientists may have developed a possible alternative to colonoscopies for detecting gastrointestinal diseases with a ...

Move over, colonoscopies—researchers report in ACS Sensors that they've developed a sensor made of tiny microspheres packed ...

Chinese researchers have developed a new sensor made of tiny microspheres packed with blood-sensing bacteria that detect markers of gastrointestinal disease.

The human gut is home to trillions of bacteria that play vital roles in digestion, immunity, and overall health. When this microbial balance is disturbed, it can contribute to the development of ...

A novel treatment for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is on the horizon, with the discovery that two specific gut microbes produce serotonin that protects against inflammation and damage. Scientists ...