Gut bacteriophages associated with improved cognitive function and memory in both animals and humans
These viruses can alter our gut microbiome to improve brain function.
Tag: microbiota
Your microbiota will be having non-stop sex this Valentine’s Day
Bacteria don’t have sex to reproduce; they use it to stay alive and healthy.
How giant pandas stay chubby solely on a bamboo diet: fattening gut bacteria
Bamboo is far from the most filling food source out there, but healthy bacteria in the panda's gut help them ...
How ancient gut microbes might have shaped human evolution
The microbes in our guts have helped our ancestors adapt to new environments.
What’s the link between autism and gut bacteria?
Gut bacteria may contribute to the development of autism-like behaviors.
Drinking red wine (in moderation) improves gut health
Gut bacteria + red wine = <3
Stress could be as harmful to your gut’s health as junk food
Stress can trigger changes in the bacterial colonies that occupy the gut, similarly to obesity.