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) ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Tufts scientists engineer bacteria to make tagatose, a low-calorie sugar that tastes like sucrose and may benefit health. (CREDIT: ...

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 ...

Scientists have uncovered a surprising link between specific gut bacteria and the body’s production of serotonin, a molecule essential for regulating intestinal activity. Credit: Shutterstock Gut ...

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 ...

An unprecedented bloom of toxin-producing bacteria continues to persist in the Hudson River off Ulster, Dutchess and Columbia counties. Called a harmful algal bloom — though it is made up of ...

You pick fresh produce thinking it’s healthy—but what if the section you trust most is actually risking your safety? Bacterial contamination on fruits and vegetables is a real concern, and not all ...

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