A new study maps how specific lactic acid bacteria can enhance both the flavor and nutritional quality of plant-based dairy alternatives. The findings may have wide-reaching perspectives for the ...

Common food bacteria could be rewired to produce more vitamins—and "help to transform nutrition and medicine." This is the discovery of scientists at Rice University who have revealed how a bacterium ...

Your gut is home to trillions of bacteria that constantly “sense” their surroundings to survive and thrive. New research shows that beneficial gut microbes, especially common Clostridia bacteria, can ...

A mysterious group of bacteria seems to thrive in the gut microbiomes of people without illness, hinting that they may be crucial to good health. More than 4600 species of bacteria are estimated to ...

Researchers at DTU have developed a new method that can reduce the time needed to find new bacteria for fermentation.

Certain drinks contain probiotics, prebiotics, and nutrients that support gut health by improving digestion and promoting a ...

Many people with celiac disease are advised to eat more fiber to support digestion and manage symptoms, either through diet ...

The origin of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's or dementia isn't limited to the brain. The state of your gut can quietly set off a cycle of chronic, system-wide inflammation that nudges the ...

Your gut microbiome requires a specific proportion of good bacteria to digest food effectively. Here is how taking ...