Researchers have identified bacteria and bacterial biofilms embedded within calcium oxalate kidney stones, challenging the prevailing view that the most common stone type forms through chemistry and ...

The two proven causes of stomach ulcers are bacteria and painkillers, specifically non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) drugs such as aspirin and ibuprofen. Find out why.

Rivals or allies—how do bacteria and fungi interact in our bodies? Until now, bacteria on our mucous membranes were primarily considered to be antagonists of fungi, as they can inhibit their growth.

Bacteria in food can make you seriously ill, which is why it is so important for the facilities that produce your food to ensure proper hygiene in their production lines. A new doctoral thesis from ...

Inflammatory gut bacteria mimicking myelin may trigger and worsen multiple sclerosis. Immune cells mistakenly attack myelin due to structural similarities with bacterial proteins. Targeting gut ...

Introduction: Sarcopenia, which is defined as loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength, affects up to 70% of patients with liver cirrhosis. Since hibernating animals maintain muscle mass through ...

Background Western diet and associated production of secondary bile acids (BAs) have been linked to the development of sporadic colorectal cancer (CRC). Despite observational studies showing that ...

An antibiotic primarily used in veterinary medicine was found to turn the gut into a factory that pumps out life-extending compounds. The finding could change the way we think about the development of ...

A novel treatment for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is on the horizon, with the discovery that two specific gut microbes produce serotonin that protects against inflammation and damage. Scientists ...