The microorganisms in our intestines play an important role in many bodily processes, from digestion to emotions, and are a ...

Gut microbiota—the collection of bacteria, viruses, and fungi that live in our intestines—plays a pivotal role in maintaining ...

Why gut health matters more than you think The gut is often called the body’s “second brain” for a reason. It plays a crucial role in digestion, immune function, mental health and hormonal ...

Now, researchers from Yale have found that a specific bacterium, called Enterococcus gallinarum, can move from the gut to ...

Experts at the University of Leeds have created a penny-sized rolling robot that can non-invasively capture ultrasound scans ...

Research in mice identifies protein responsible for regulating gut movement in response to pressure, exercise, and ...

Scientists have identified a protein sensor in intestinal neurons that responds to pressure, inflammation to stimulate the ...

Neurons are cells found in your brain and central nervous system that tell your body how to behave. There are approximately 86 billion neurons in the human brain. Interestingly, your gut contains ...

Some people who stop eating meat have reported unpleasant effects when they return to it. Can your body forget how to digest ...