Why You Shouldn’t Worry About Your ‘Gut Health’
Photo: LightField Studios (Shutterstock) Our digestive system is a hugely important part of our bodies, and its health is rightly important to us. Without good gut health, we might be…
The microbiome: How gut bacteria regulate our health
Our bodies contain almost as many microbial cells as human cells. This community of organisms is called the microbiome, and we are increasingly learning what a huge role they play…
Cancer tumour microbiome may predict a person’s chances of survival
By Jessica Hamzelou Tumour cells have many microbes in and around themScience Photo Library / Alamy The microbes that surround and infiltrate cancer tumours may help predict how a person’s…
A sugary diet changes gut bacteria and worsens brain function in rats
By Jessica Hamzelou Bad for your brain?Elizabeth Perez Holowaty/Getty I We know diets can shape the billions of bacteria that live in your gut. Now, research in rats suggests the…
Eating seaweed can genetically modify the bacteria in our guts
By Michael Le Page Seaweed contains fibres we normally can’t digestAmarita/Getty Images Eating seaweed can genetically alter the bacteria in your gut as they can acquire genes from marine bacteria…