Common gut bacteria use protein delivery systems to interact directly with human cells, reshaping how scientists view the microbiome.

It turns out those cellulose-based thickening agents found in common foods can be digested. Researchers at the University of British Columbia have shown that our gut bacteria can feed on these large ...

Lignin is abundant and full of valuable carbons, but microbes struggle to digest it efficiently because of its complex structure and high energy cost. For years, scientists have marveled at bacteria’s ...

Gut bacteria evolve rapidly in response to different diets, UCLA evolutionary biologists report in a new study. The researchers found that gene variants that help microbes digest starches found in ...

They might seem harmless, but experts say these common foods could be behind your bloating, heartburn, and unpredictable ...

Scientists found elephant gut bacteria reduce coffee bitterness, explaining Black Ivory’s smooth taste. How digestion alters ...

Common kitchen foods may be damaging your gut health without you knowing it. A nutrition expert reveals four surprising ...