Your gut bacteria are constantly sensing, moving, and sharing nutrients to keep the microbiome thriving.

In 2019, an agency within the US Department of Defense released a call for research projects to help the military deal with the copious amount of plastic waste generated when troops are sent to work ...

Microbes are part of the food we eat and can influence our own microbiome, but we know very little about the microbes in our foods. Now, researchers have developed a database of the 'food microbiome' ...

Using bacteria to take a bite out of plastic pollution is not new. But can the same microbes be used as a food source? By Sara Talpos/Undark Published Aug 22, 2024 8:33 AM EDT This article was ...

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. Today, Onyeaka is an industrial microbiologist and a deputy director of the ...

From packed with fiber to delivering probiotics, a number of snack foods are surprisingly healthy and good for your gut health.

Fermented foods provide probiotics that support digestion, gut bacteria balance, and immune function.

Methane is one of the most powerful greenhouse gases, warming the planet far faster than carbon dioxide over the short term.

Much energy and effort is spent on reducing carbon emissions in the fight against global warming, but methane, while less abundant, is more destructive to the planet. It is far more efficient than ...

Analysis of microbiome data from over 21,000 individuals suggests that diet diversity and quality, rather than strict veganism, drive gut microbes linked to better health Study: Gut microbiome ...

Microbes move across the planet, linking ecosystems and spreading genes that shape antibiotic resistance, health, and biodiversity.