Scientists studying thousands of rats discovered that gut bacteria are shaped by both personal genetics and the genetics of ...

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 ...

Although microorganisms are minuscule and often difficult to detect, they serve as the invisible pillars of human social ...