What's going on inside that microbiome of yours? Host Cristina Quinn talks to gastroenterologist Trisha Pasricha about the leading role the gut microbiome plays in our digestive health and how certain ...

If you want to live to a grand old age, it might help to think of yourself not as a human, but rather a holobiont – a collective of human cells plus the trillions of microbes that live in and on you.

Now, scientists have discovered a new role: shaping stem cells, which in turn regulate development. In a study published in Cell Stem Cell, researchers found that metabolites produced by the mother’s ...

Chronic psychological stress is common. A 2023 survey revealed that about one quarter of US adults reported high stress levels, and three quarters reported that chronic stress affects their daily ...

Each October, as the days shorten and the air grows crisp, millions of Americans prepare for the beloved – and often sugar-fueled – tradition of Halloween. From jack-o’-lanterns glowing on porches to ...

New research presented today at UEG Week 2025 shows that microplastics – plastic particles smaller than 5mm commonly found in the environment – can alter the human gut microbiome, with some changes ...

In a world increasingly obsessed with cleanliness, antimicrobial chemicals have become a staple in everyday life. From soaps and cosmetics to cleaning sprays and period products, they promise to ...