The research is among the first to find the connection in humans.

Researchers find that it’s not just high-risk genes, but how children’s bodies respond to their own intestinal microbiota that relates to future diagnoses of type 1 diabetes.

Small RNA-containing particles in ginger root are found to promote the growth of beneficial bacteria and alleviate colitis in mouse guts.

Small microRNA-containing particles found in the plant can boost populations of healthy gut bacteria, and even improve colitis symptoms in mice.

A review finds that for several conditions, poop from certain healthy people is more likely to provide relief for recipients.

Transposon mutagenesis give scientists a rare look at the most important interactions within microbial communities.

Microbial species living in a fruit fly gut interact with one another—and influence the insect’s health and longevity in the process.

A study of Danish adults reveals moderate changes in the abundance of multiple gut bacteria species, but the results might not be due to reduced gluten per se.

A case study of two patients with advanced cancer shows it might be possible to avoid a common and severe side effect of immunotherapy treatment.