A large study has revealed that dozens of widely used chemicals can damage beneficial gut bacteria. Many of these substances, ...

In a breakthrough for the advanced study of gut health, NUS scientists have developed a 3D microscopic version of the human intestines condensed into a small chip about half the size of a five-cent ...

Trillions of bacteria inhabit the human gut, playing roles beyond digestion, including influencing the immune system. These microbes interact with the body by releasing various chemicals that regulate ...

Schematic illustration showing the 'tug-of-war' competition between expansion force and microbial adhesive force. The separation of individual bacterial cells from each other reflects the competition ...